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How to Send a Private Message on X (Twitter) App

HardReset.InfoSeptember 16, 20251 min349 views
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Sending Direct Messages on X

  • πŸ’‘ Before starting, remember you can only DM people who follow you on X or have their DMs open to everyone.

Navigating the X App for Messaging

  • πŸ“± Open the X application on your phone and tap the letter icon in the bottom right corner to access your messages section.
  • βž• To start a new conversation, tap the new message button, which looks like a plus icon, also in the bottom right corner.

Finding and Messaging a Contact

  • πŸ” Search for the desired recipient by typing their username.
  • πŸ‘€ Select the specific person from the appearing list to open the chat window.
  • ✍️ Type your message in the provided field.
  • ✈️ Tap the paper airplane icon (send button) to dispatch your message.
  • βœ… You will see a confirmation that your message has been sent.
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