To turn on free chat in Among Us, you need the right type of account (not a temporary one), then change your chat type in the game’s settings or lobby options.

Age and account requirements

  • Free chat is only available if your account is above your region’s “digital consent” age (often 13+) or you have a child account with parental permission.
  • Temporary/guest accounts that are not fully logged in cannot use free chat at all, no matter what you change in settings.

How to enable free chat (general steps)

Once you have a full account that is old enough:

  1. Open Among Us and log into your account.
  2. On the main screen, select Online or go to Settings (gear icon).
  3. Look for a section like Chat Type or Chat Mode in the Data/Chat settings or in the lobby/host settings.
  1. Change the option from Quick Chat/Quick Chat Only to Free Chat or Free or Quick Chat.
  1. Go back to the main menu or lobby so the new setting takes effect.

If you do not see a Free Chat option at all, it usually means the account is underage, a temporary account, or parental controls don’t allow it.

Mobile (Android/iOS) quick guide

  • Create or log into an Among Us account and make sure the birthdate you entered is 13+ (or the equivalent for your country).
  • Tap the gear icon on the main menu → go to the Data/Chat tab → tap Chat Type → choose Free or Quick Chat.
  • Return to the main menu, then join or host a game; you should now be able to type normally instead of only using wheels.

PC/console style steps

  • Log into your full Among Us account (linked to Steam/Epic/console account where needed).
  • Go to Online → Host or create a game.
  • In the game/lobby settings under Chat Type, change from Quick Chat to Free Chat.
  • Save/exit back to the lobby; all players with accounts that support free chat can now type normally.

Why you might still be stuck

  • The account is under the allowed age or was created with the wrong birth year, locking you to Quick Chat only.
  • You are on a temporary/guest profile that cannot use free chat at all.
  • You joined a lobby that is set to Quick Chat Only; in that case, even if your account allows free chat, that specific room will still restrict you.

If your account meets the age rules and you still cannot see Free Chat, check the official Among Us help article on turning on free chat and, if needed, contact their support from there.

TL;DR: Make sure you have a full, age-eligible Among Us account, then change Chat Type in settings or lobby options from Quick Chat to Free Chat/Free or Quick Chat; guest or underage accounts cannot unlock it.

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