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What's NGL

It’s a fresh take on anonymity. We believe anonymity should be a fun yet safe place to express your feelings and opinions without shame. Young people don’t have a space to share their feelings without judgement from friends or societal pressures. NGL provides this safe space for teens.

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Staying safe on NGL

Anonimity only works if it's safe

To ensure the safety of our users, we use world class AI content moderation. We utilize deep learning and rule-based character pattern-matching algorithms to filter out harmful language and bullying. Our algorithm can also detect the semantic meaning of emojis, and our web scraper pulls specific examples of contextual emoji use. This means we stay on trend, we understand lingo, and we know how to filter out harmful messages. ⚠️ If you've experienced a safety issue on NGL, please visit our Safety Center below:

FAQ

  • why is it called NGL?

    NGL stands for "not gonna lie." We want people to share their honest feelings and opinions with their followers.

  • when was NGL launched?

    NGL was launched on November 7th, 2021 in the state of Calfornia.

  • who built NGL?

    NGL was built by a small team of designers and engineers in Venice Beach, California.

  • where is it available?

    NGL is available worldwide, and is fully translated to more than 50 languages internationally!

  • how does it work?

    1) Navigate to the "PLAY" tab, and then tap on the button that says "copy link."
    2) Tap on the "Share" button, which will redirect you to Instagram.
    3) Now tap on the button. Select
    4) Paste your link in the URL field, and then position your link on the story.

  • how do i see my messages?

    Tapping on the INBOX tab will display your incoming messages.

  • HELP! I can’t see my messages!

    If you deleted your account or remove the app from your phone, you will lose your messages.

  • should I use my real IG handle?

    Yes, you should! We do not ask for your password or for anything else related to your IG account, so no need to worry.

  • can I have multiple accounts?

    At the moment, we only allow for 1 NGL account per device. If you delete your account or remove the app from your phone, you will lose your messages. Trying to log into your account on a new device will create another account with a new link and inbox.

  • can I recover my account?

    If you delete your account, we cannot recover it, so please be careful!

  • how can I unsubscribe from NGL pro?

    We’re sorry to hear you’re not enjoying your NGL Pro subscription! You can cancel your subscription at any time in the Settings app if you have an iPhone, or in the Google Play app if you have an Android.

  • how can I change my pfp?

    Tapping on your profile picture will give you the options to change it.

  • how do I report abuse?

    In the event of an abusive message, tap on the report button ⚠️. From there, you can block the sender, or email our safety team for additional help!