Chat Commands - Imvu
Did we miss a command? Let us know in the comments below! Verified commands for IMVU Next (Build 568+).
| Command | Syntax | Range | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | /say Hello | Normal radius (default white text). This is actually the default, so you rarely need to type it. | | /shout | /shout FIRE! | Large radius (Text appears in ALL CAPS or bold red depending on theme). | | /whisper | /whisper I love your hat | Very short radius (Text appears italicized or lighter color). | | /msg [name] [text] | /msg JohnDoe Hi there | Private message (Direct IM). Works across rooms. |
If you are hosting a party or own an AP (Access Pass) room, you need these to maintain order. Note: These only work if you are the room creator or have been promoted to Host.
This guide covers everything from basic expressions to advanced moderator tools. Essential Avatar Expressions imvu chat commands
It is important to note that IMVU has two primary clients.
(Reply): Quickly replies to the last person who whispered to you.
| Action | Result | | :--- | :--- | | | Prevents a user from re-entering the room for 20 minutes. | | Permanent Mute | Prevents a specific user from speaking in the room until an admin reverses it. | | Temporary Mute | Silences a user for a set period (5, 10, or 30 minutes) to de-escalate a situation. | | Block (Permanent Ban) | Prevents a user from ever entering the room again (Room Owner only). A blocked user cannot communicate with you anywhere on IMVU. | | Restricted Chat | Prevent specific users from sending private messages while inside the room. | Did we miss a command
If you are looking for for a certain piece of furniture or clothing, I can help you find those if you provide the product name or creator .
Avatar commands allow you to trigger built-in animations without clicking through menus. These are universal and work in almost every chat room.
Example: /whisper CoolUser77 Hey, let's go to a different room. Pro-Tips for Using IMVU Commands Effectively | Command | Syntax | Range | |
These are the bread and butter of IMVU. They control how your avatar moves and poses.
Before diving into more advanced commands, let's cover some basic ones:
| Command | Syntax | Effect | |---------|--------|--------| | /friend | /friend <username> | Sends a friend request. | | /unfriend | /unfriend <username> | Removes a friend (only works in some clients). | | /block | /block <username> | Blocks a user globally (they cannot PM or join your rooms). | | /unblock | /unblock <username> | Unblocks a user. | | /ignore | /ignore <username> | Temporarily ignores a user in the current session (less severe than block). | | /unignore | /unignore <username> | Removes ignore. |
: Reloads the room assets, textures, and avatar items. This is highly effective if someone appears as a "gray cloud" or if clothes fail to load properly. 5. Voice Chat Commands (IMVU Mobile & Desktop)