Direct messaging needs Membership or Pro.
Sending a direct message
Go to a friend’s profile and tap the message icon, or access your DMs from the Chat tab. Type your message and tap send. You can send text messages, images, and links.Reactions
Tap and hold any message to open the reaction picker. Pick an emoji to react. Your reaction shows up under the bubble with a highlighted background; tap the same emoji again to remove your reaction. If multiple people react with the same emoji, you’ll see a count next to it.Sending images and GIFs
Tap the + button next to the input bar for attachment options:- Photo Library: pick a photo
- Take Photo: open the camera
- GIF: search GIPHY for an animated reaction
When new messages arrive
Conversations refresh while you are inside one. Direct-message notifications are managed in Settings → Notifications and appear through the Chat experience.Hiding conversations
To clean up your message list, hide a conversation. This removes it from your visible list but doesn’t delete it. If the person sends you a new message, the conversation comes back.Content moderation
Images shared in DMs are scanned for inappropriate content to keep the platform safe. All messages are subject to our Community Guidelines.Chat access by channel
DMs need Membership or Pro. Other Chat channels have their own rules:
Competition chat supports text messages and reactions. If a competition chat will not open, confirm that you are still a participant and that the competition is active or upcoming; otherwise see Chat, Updates, and mentions.