Channel Talk article, revised (English) · 2026.09.21 · reflects the 5.9.0 display name policy change
A monthly auto-renewing subscription that expands what you can do in Open Chat.
Benefits apply in Open Chat only.
It's an account-level subscription, so benefits apply across every Open Chat you've joined.
Image upload Post images in Open Chat.
External link previews and tapping through Links you send show up as preview cards, and you can tap them to go straight to the page.
Your own profile image Set your Open Chat profile image to your own photo. Without a subscription, you'll use one of the default images LiNC provides.
Highlighted profile Your profile ring and display name show in purple in the chat feed, so you stand out.
No cooldown between messages Send messages back to back without waiting out the cooldown.
Try a subscriber-only feature in Open Chat. (For example, tap the image button.)
Tap [Start FEVER] on the prompt.
Check the benefits and payment details on the subscription page.
Tap the purchase button at the bottom and complete payment in your app store.
Benefits apply as soon as payment goes through. You can also reach the subscription page from the profile edit screen.
Go to More > Manage Subscription to see your active product and next billing date.
Cancellation has to be done in the app store you paid through.
iOS: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions
Android: Play Store > Profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Important
Deleting the LiNC app or closing your account does not stop the recurring payment. You must cancel in the app store.
If you don't cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date, the next term is charged automatically.
Benefits stay active until your current subscription period ends, then stop.
Images and links you posted while subscribed stay up after expiry.
Your profile image stays as you last set it, but from then on you can only choose from the default images.
Your display name isn't tied to the subscription, so you can keep changing it after cancelling.
Q. Do I need a subscription to change my display name? A. No. Anyone can enter and change their display name, subscribed or not. The subscription benefit is being able to set your profile image to your own photo.
Q. If I subscribe, do benefits apply in other artists' Open Chats too? A. Yes. It's an account-level subscription, so benefits apply across every Open Chat you've joined.
Q. Does it apply to Private Message or other features? A. No. It applies in Open Chat only.
Q. I subscribed on iOS — can I use it on Android? A. Yes, as long as you sign in with the same LiNC account. Note that one LiNC account can only be linked to one app store account. To switch stores, cancel in your current store, wait until the renewal date has passed, then subscribe again in the new store.
Q. Can I share it through Family Sharing? A. No. It can only be used on the account that subscribed.
This is a recurring subscription. One month's fee is charged automatically on each renewal date.
Pricing may change, and we'll let you know in advance if it does.
If you violate our service policies, access may be restricted even during an active subscription period. Posting images or links that are abusive, defamatory, obscene, impersonating, promotional, or that infringe others' rights is subject to action.