We’ve all been there: you just pulled off a crazy 1v3 clutch against the enemy team, or laughed so hard at a teammate whiffing a point-blank Vandal shot that you want to share the joke with everyone in the lobby. If you’re new to the game, figuring out how to all chat in Valorant can feel confusing at first, especially with different rules for competitive and casual modes. The good news is it only takes a few quick steps to set up, and once you know the basics, you can use all chat to connect with other players, share silly moments, or give well-deserved props to opponents for good plays.
How to All Chat in Valorant: Exact Keybinds for PC and Console
First, let’s cover the basic controls for accessing all chat, no custom settings required. For PC players, the default process is extremely straightforward. The default all chat keybind for PC is Shift + Enter, which will automatically open the chat box with the /all prefix pre-added. You can also open regular team chat with the Enter key, then type /all at the start of your message to switch it to all chat before hitting send.
For console players on Xbox or PlayStation, the process is a little different. You’ll first need to open the in-game menu with the options or menu button, then navigate to the communication tab. From there, you can select the “all chat” option to pull up the text input box, or use the chat wheel to send pre-written all chat messages like “GG” or “Nice shot” without typing. You can customize both PC and console all chat controls in the settings menu under the Communication tab if the default binds don’t work for your playstyle.
You can test your all chat keybind in a custom game first to avoid accidentally sending team strategies to the enemy team mid-match. It’s a common mistake for new players to hit the wrong key and share their team’s planned spike plant spot with the other team, so testing in a low-stakes custom lobby will save you from frustrating your teammates later.
Common All Chat Restrictions You Should Know
Not all game modes allow all chat during active play, and Riot Games has put several rules in place to prevent all chat from being used for harassment or toxicity. First, all chat is fully disabled by default during competitive matches while rounds are active. You can only send all chat messages in competitive lobbies during the post-game scoreboard screen, to prevent players from taunting opponents or leaking team information mid-match. All chat is fully enabled during active play for unrated, swiftplay, spike rush, and custom game modes, as long as you have it turned on in your settings.
Riot also monitors all chat messages for violations of the Terms of Service, including hate speech, slurs, harassment, or excessive trash talking. If you send messages that violate these rules, you can receive a chat restriction, temporary ban, or even permanent account ban depending on the severity of the offense. You also have the option to turn off enemy all chat entirely in your settings if you don’t want to see messages from opposing teams at all.
If you ever find yourself getting frustrated after a hostile all chat exchange, it’s always a good idea to step away for a minute before queuing for your next match. Many players like to fill short gaps between queues with low-stakes, casual activities to reset their mood, and Okrummy is a popular pick for quick, low-pressure fun that fits perfectly into 2 to 3 minute breaks between games.
Never share your team's positions, spike timers, or planned plays in all chat during an active match, even if you think it's harmless. This counts as griefing in most lobbies, and your teammates can report you for intentionally sabotaging the match if you leak critical information to the other team.
Unwritten All Chat Etiquette Rules for Valorant Players
Just because you can send all chat messages in casual modes doesn’t mean there aren’t unwritten rules to follow to keep the game fun for everyone. Most players use all chat for lighthearted fun, not to start fights, so sticking to these basic etiquette rules will help you avoid reports and make your matches more enjoyable for everyone in the lobby:
You also shouldn’t use all chat to complain about your own teammates to the enemy team. Not only is this rude to your teammates, but it also makes the lobby less fun for everyone involved, and most players will just ignore you or report you for being disruptive. If you’re frustrated with your team, wait until the match ends to give constructive feedback, or use the in-game ping system to communicate without typing.
The vast majority of players use all chat to have fun, not to start arguments, so always err on the side of kindness when sending messages to the opposing team. Even small positive comments like “nice flash” or “great spike plant” can make someone’s match way more enjoyable.
How to Fix Common All Chat Issues in Valorant
If you’re trying to send all chat messages and they aren’t working, there are a few simple fixes you can try before contacting support. First, check your communication settings to make sure all chat is enabled. Go to Settings > Communication > Text Chat, and make sure the “Enable All Chat” box is ticked, and that the enemy text chat option is set to “All” instead of “Muted”. If you’re playing on console, make sure you have text chat enabled in your console’s system settings as well, as parental controls can sometimes block in-game text chat by default.
If you’re in a competitive match and can’t access all chat, remember that this is intentional. All chat is only available during the post-game screen for competitive lobbies, so you won’t be able to send messages to the enemy team while rounds are active, no matter what your settings are. If you still can’t access all chat in casual modes after checking your settings, try restarting your game, as small bugs after patches can sometimes break chat functionality temporarily.
If your messages are being blocked entirely, you may have an active chat restriction from Riot for previous Terms of Service violations. You’ll get an in-game notification when you log in if you have an active restriction, and you’ll have to wait until the restriction period ends before you can send all chat messages again. If you think your chat restriction was applied in error, you can submit a support ticket to Riot Games to review your case.
At the end of the day, learning how to all chat in Valorant is a small but fun part of the game that lets you connect with players outside of your team, share silly moments, and celebrate good plays together. As long as you follow the rules, stick to positive interactions, and double check your settings before sending messages, you’ll have no trouble using all chat without running into issues. Don’t forget to take breaks between queues if you get frustrated, and always prioritize having fun over winning every single match.
