7 Dollar Chat - Complete User Guide

🚀 Getting Started

Account Creation & Login

7 Dollar Chat uses a secure, passwordless authentication system:

1. Click "Login" in the top-right corner of the homepage
2. Enter your email address - any valid email works
3. Check your email for a 6-digit verification code
4. Enter the code to complete login (codes expire in 10 minutes)
5. Start chatting! Your account is automatically created on first login

First Steps

Once logged in, you'll see:

• Chat Interface: The main area where conversations happen
• Model Selector: Choose from 19 AI models including Claude, DeepSeek, Llama, and more
• Sidebar: Access past conversations and tags
• Header Controls: Billing, settings, dark mode toggle

🤖 AI Models & Capabilities

Available Models

7 Dollar Chat provides access to 19 cutting-edge AI models, organized by capability:

Text-Only Models

Text + Image Models (Multimodal)

Image Generation Models

Choosing the Right Model

• Complex Analysis & Reasoning: Claude Sonnet 4, Claude 3.7, DeepSeek R1
• Quick Questions & Simple Tasks: Claude Haiku, Nova Micro, Jamba Mini
• Image Analysis & Vision: Nova Pro, Nova Lite, Pixtral Large
• Creative Writing: Claude Sonnet 4, Claude 3.7, Llama models
• Coding & Programming: Claude Sonnet 4, DeepSeek R1, Claude 3.7
• Math & Logic Problems: DeepSeek R1, Claude Sonnet 4
• General Conversation: Claude 3.5, Llama 3 70B, Jamba 1.5
• Cost-Effective Tasks: Nova Micro, Claude Haiku, Jamba Mini
• Image Creation: Stable Diffusion 3.5, Titan Image Generator v2

✨ Platform Features

File Upload Support

Image Upload

• Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
• Maximum size: 10MB per image
• Use cases: Document analysis, photo description, chart reading, OCR
• Compatible models: Nova Pro, Nova Lite, Pixtral Large

Document Upload

• Supported formats: PDF, TXT, MD, JSON, CSV & more
• Maximum size: 10MB per document
• Use cases: Document analysis, summarization, Q&A
• Processing: Text is extracted and sent to the AI model

Web Search Integration

Get real-time information by enabling web search:

• Activation: Click the 🌐 web search button (blue when active)
• Capabilities: Current events, facts, research, real-time data
• Sources: Results include citations and source URLs
• Limitations: Not available for image generation models

Context Management

7 Dollar Chat uses intelligent context management to optimize costs while maintaining conversation quality:

• Recent Messages: The last 3-64 messages (configurable) are sent directly to the AI
• Older Messages: Automatically summarized using Nova Micro for context
• Token Efficiency: Reduces costs while preserving conversation history
• Customizable: Adjust the context window in Settings

Conversation Organization

Auto-Generated Titles & Tags

• Smart Titles: Conversations automatically get descriptive titles after 3+ messages
• Intelligent Tags: AI-generated tags help categorize conversations
• Easy Filtering: Use the dropdown to filter conversations by tag
• Search & Organization: Find past conversations quickly

Conversation Management

• New Chat: Click the + button to start fresh
• Switch Conversations: Click any conversation in the sidebar
• Delete: Right-click or use the delete option
• Export: Copy conversation text for external use

💳 Billing & Subscriptions

Subscription Plans

7 Dollar Chat offers transparent, token-based pricing:

Plan	Price	Monthly Tokens	Best For
Standard	$7/month	500,000 tokens	Regular users, students, casual AI use
Double	$14/month	1,000,000 tokens	Power users, small businesses, content creators
Triple	$20/month	1,500,000 tokens	Heavy users, developers, large projects

Understanding Tokens

Tokens are the unit of measurement for AI usage:

• Input Tokens: Your messages, uploaded files, conversation history
• Output Tokens: AI responses, generated content
• Combined Billing: You're charged for both input + output tokens
• Rough Estimate: ~750 words = 1,000 tokens
• Image Processing: Fixed cost of 5,000 tokens per image

Billing Management

Access all billing features via the 💳 billing button in the header:

• Current Usage: Real-time token tracking with progress bars
• Subscription Status: Active, cancelled, or payment issues
• Plan Comparison: View all available plans and features
• Secure Checkout: Powered by Stripe for safe payments
• Billing Portal: Manage payment methods, invoices, cancellation

Payment & Security

• Payment Processor: Stripe (industry-leading security)
• Accepted Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
• Auto-Renewal: Monthly subscriptions with easy cancellation
• No Hidden Fees: Transparent pricing, cancel anytime
• Secure Storage: Payment details stored by Stripe, not on our servers

💬 Managing Conversations

Starting Conversations

• New Chat: Click the + button in the sidebar
• Model Selection: Choose your AI model before or during chat
• First Message: Type your question or request
• File Attachments: Upload images or documents as needed

During Conversations

Message Controls

• Send: Click ➤ button or press Enter
• New Line: Press Shift + Enter
• Stop Generation: Click ⏹ to halt AI response
• Model Switching: Change models mid-conversation

Special Features

• Streaming Responses: See AI responses in real-time
• Markdown Support: AI responses include formatting, code blocks, lists
• Code Highlighting: Automatic syntax highlighting for code
• Copy Content: Easy copy buttons for AI responses

Conversation Organization

Automatic Features

• Auto-Titles: Conversations get descriptive titles after 3 messages
• Smart Tags: AI assigns relevant tags for easy filtering
• Timestamps: All messages include creation time
• Model Labels: See which AI model generated each response

Manual Management

• Filter by Tags: Use dropdown in sidebar to filter conversations
• Search History: Find conversations by content or title
• Delete Conversations: Remove unwanted chat history
• Export: Copy conversation text for external use

⚙️ Settings & Customization

Accessing Settings

Click the ⚙️ gear icon in the header to open the settings modal.

AI Model Settings

Temperature Control

• Range: 0.0 - 2.0
• Low (0.0-0.5): More focused, deterministic responses
• Medium (0.6-1.0): Balanced creativity and accuracy (recommended)
• High (1.1-2.0): More creative, varied responses
• Default: 0.7 (optimal for most use cases)

Max Tokens

• Range: 100 - 8,000 tokens
• Purpose: Limits the length of AI responses
• Default: 2,000 tokens (~1,500 words)
• Note: Shorter limits save tokens but may cut off responses

Top-P

• Range: 0.0 - 1.0
• Purpose: Controls response diversity (nucleus sampling)
• Low: More focused on likely responses
• High: Considers more varied response options
• Default: 0.9 (good balance)

Context Management

Context Messages Slider

• Range: 3 - 64 messages
• Purpose: How many recent messages to send with each request
• Lower Numbers: Save tokens, less context
• Higher Numbers: Better context, more expensive
• Default: 20 messages (optimal balance)

How It Works

• Recent Messages: Sent directly to AI (your setting)
• Older Messages: Automatically summarized by Nova Micro
• Cost Optimization: Maintains context while reducing token usage
• Quality Assurance: Summaries preserve important conversation history

System Prompts

• Purpose: Set custom instructions for all AI interactions
• Character Limit: 2,000 characters
• Use Cases: Role-playing, specific formatting, behavior modification
• Examples: "Always respond as a helpful teacher" or "Format responses as bullet points"

Interface Settings

Dark Mode

• Toggle: 🌙 moon icon in header
• Auto-Detection: Follows system preference by default
• Persistent: Setting saved across sessions
• Complete Coverage: All interface elements themed

🔧 Troubleshooting

Login Issues

Not Receiving Verification Codes

• Check spam/junk folder
• Wait a few minutes - delivery can be delayed
• Request a new code (codes expire in 10 minutes)
• Verify email address spelling
• Try a different email provider if persistent issues

Invalid Verification Code

• Check for typos - codes are case-sensitive
• Request a new code if expired
• Ensure using the most recent code
• Clear browser cache and try again

Chat Issues

AI Not Responding

• Check token balance in billing section
• Verify subscription is active
• Try refreshing the page
• Switch to a different AI model
• Check internet connection

Slow Responses

• High server load - responses may be delayed
• Switch to faster models (Haiku, Nova Lite)
• Reduce context message count in settings
• Avoid very long messages

File Upload Issues

• Check file size (10MB limit)
• Verify file format compatibility
• Ensure using a compatible AI model
• Try uploading a different file
• Clear browser cache

Billing Issues

Payment Problems

• Verify card details and expiration date
• Check for sufficient funds
• Contact your bank about international transactions
• Try a different payment method
• Contact support if persistent issues

Subscription Not Active

• Check payment status in billing portal
• Verify subscription wasn't cancelled
• Wait a few minutes for activation
• Refresh the page
• Contact support if payment successful but no access

Browser Compatibility

Supported Browsers

• Recommended: Chrome 90+, Firefox 88+, Safari 14+, Edge 90+
• Features Required: JavaScript, WebSockets, Local Storage
• Performance: Modern browsers provide best experience

Browser Issues

• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Disable browser extensions temporarily
• Try incognito/private mode
• Update browser to latest version
• Try a different browser

🔧 Technical Details

API & Infrastructure

AI Model Providers

• Amazon Bedrock: Claude models, Nova models, Stable Diffusion
• Multiple Providers: DeepSeek, Anthropic, Amazon, Stability AI
• High Availability: Multiple regions and fallback systems
• Real-time Streaming: Server-Sent Events for live responses

Security & Privacy

• Authentication: Passwordless email verification
• Session Management: Secure token-based sessions
• Data Encryption: TLS 1.3 for all communications
• Payment Security: PCI-compliant via Stripe
• Data Retention: Conversations stored securely, deletable by user

Performance Optimizations

Token Management

• Real-time Tracking: Precise input/output token counting
• Context Optimization: Smart summarization to reduce costs
• Model Selection: Automatic routing to efficient models
• Compression: Intelligent message compression for long conversations

Caching & Speed

• Response Caching: Common queries cached for faster responses
• Connection Pooling: Optimized database connections
• CDN Delivery: Global content delivery network
• Progressive Loading: Interface loads while AI processes

File Processing

Image Processing

• Automatic Optimization: Images compressed for efficient processing
• Format Conversion: Multiple formats standardized for AI models
• Size Limits: 10MB max to ensure reasonable processing times
• Quality Preservation: Optimized compression maintains readability

Document Processing

• PDF Extraction: Text and structure preserved
• Encoding Detection: Automatic character encoding detection
• Content Filtering: Relevant content extracted, metadata removed
• Size Management: Large documents intelligently chunked

API Rate Limits

• Per-User Limits: 50 requests per minute
• Global Limits: Adaptive based on server capacity
• Graceful Degradation: Queuing system for high-demand periods
• Priority Processing: Paid users get processing priority

🆘 Support & Contact

Self-Service Resources

• This Help Guide: Comprehensive documentation for all features
• Billing Portal: Manage subscriptions, view invoices, update payment methods
• Settings Panel: Customize your experience and troubleshoot issues
• In-App Notifications: System status and important updates

Getting Help

Before Contacting Support

1. Check this help guide for solutions
2. Try the troubleshooting steps in the relevant section
3. Verify your subscription status and token balance
4. Test with a different browser or device
5. Note any error messages or unusual behavior

Contact Information

• Email Support: support@7chat.sbs
• Response Time: Usually within 24 hours
• Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM EST
• Emergency Issues: Payment or security issues prioritized

What to Include When Contacting Support

• Account Email: The email address you use to log in
• Issue Description: Detailed explanation of the problem
• Steps to Reproduce: What you were doing when the issue occurred
• Error Messages: Exact text of any error messages
• Browser/Device: What browser and operating system you're using
• Screenshots: Visual evidence of the issue (if applicable)

Feature Requests & Feedback

We value your input! Send suggestions for new features, AI models, or improvements to support@7chat.sbs. Popular requests are prioritized for development.

Privacy & Data Requests

• Data Export: Request your conversation history
• Account Deletion: Complete removal of your data
• Privacy Questions: How we handle and protect your information
• GDPR Compliance: European users' data rights

📋 Summary

7 Dollar Chat provides affordable access to premium AI models with professional features:

• 19 AI Models: Text, image analysis, and image generation from Claude, DeepSeek, Llama, and more
• Transparent Pricing: Token-based billing starting at $7/month
• Advanced Features: File uploads, web search, context management
• Smart Organization: Auto-titles, tags, and conversation management
• Secure & Reliable: Enterprise-grade security and uptime

Ready to get started? Return to 7 Dollar Chat and begin your AI journey!

Last updated: August 2025 | Version 2.0