How to Send a Private Message on Twitter

When you want to speak to a Twitter member in private, you can use the private message (Direct Message) feature to contact that user for a one-on-one conversation.

Private direct messages will not show up on anyone Twitter home page or public feed. They will only show up within the recipient’s private messages list - and given that they follow you. You cannot send private messages to those who are not following you.

Like a regular Twitter message, the 140-character limit applies to every private message you send. You can send a private message only to a Twitter user who is actively following you; likewise, only a user you are following can send you a private message.

Being professional in Twitter Private Message

While you currently might know how to send a private message on twitter, you also need to know how to do it right. If you’re communicating from a business or customer-facing account, you particularly should focus on being professional.

How to Send a Private Message on Twitter

Step 1 :- Go to www.twitter.com and Log into your Twitter account. If you are already logged in, you will be sent straight to your Twitter feed. If you need to register for a Twitter account, you can learn to create a Twitter account here.

Step 2 :- To begin sending a private message on Twitter, notice the messages tab within the top bar of the web site. This may open a panel containing all of your private messages and allow you to begin a new conversation.

Step 3 :- Either select the new message button or an existing conversation to continue it. It’s important to notice that a user can only immediately receive the message if they are presently following you. If they are not following you, the private message will be filtered through a requests box , wherever they need the choice to read it and accept or decline.

Almost all businesses or professional accounts should change their settings to receive private messages from anyone. Doing thus suggests that anyone can act with you and keeps you open to potential customers or clients.

Step 4:- Type in a users name. Depending on the users settings, you may only be able to message people who are already following you.

Step 5 :- Hit Enter.

Step 6 :- Click "Next". Located in the bottom right corner of the window, clicking "Next" will send you to the message window.

Step 7 :- Type in your message. The text box is at the bottom of the window.

Note: - You may also add emojis, GIFs, or photos by clicking on the corresponding icon next to the text bar.

Step 8 :- Click Send. It is located within the bottom right corner of the window and can become clickable once you have got entered a message or added an emoji, GIF, or photo.

Depending on your users notification settings, they may or might not be notified that they have received a message.

After sending a private message on Twitter a gray check mark will appear below your message to show it’s been with success delivered. This check can turn blue after the recipient has seen it.

Note :- To start a new line in a message, press the shift and enter keys at the same time. Pressing only the enter key will send your message.

You are currently equipped to send private messages to your favorite Twitter users or brands.

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