There are certain elements and features of TikTok that have been inspired by other social media sites and platforms. One of these is the direct messaging feature, otherwise known simple as “sending a DM” or purely “DM me”.
On TikTok, the direct message function is easy to use and enables users to send messages, share posts, and attach a variety of stickers and emojis to the message in response to a comment or shared video.
In this quick article, we’re sharing exactly how and where to find this feature.
How to Send a Message on TikTok
There are two ways of sending a message directly to another user.
The first is via their profile page, by clicking on the ‘Message’ button above their post grid.
The second is via the Inbox tool from the main screen of TikTok. Simply click on ‘Inbox’ along the bottom menu bar of your screen, then use the search magnifying glass icon to find someone to talk to or browse your list of contacts.
Once you’ve got a chat open with the right person, you can start conversing with them immediately.
NOTE: You need at least one party to be following the other in order to send and receive messages.
How to Send a TikTok to Another User Directly
If you come across a TikTok in your feed that you know a friend or contact will love, you can send it directly to them using the following steps.
- With the chosen TikTok video on your screen, click on the sweeping arrow which indicates the ‘Share’ button at the bottom of your list of interactions
- This will open a menu of things that you can do. To send the TikTok directly from within the app, you need to be looking at the top row of profile images
- Click on the user that you want to send the TikTok to. They will receive this as a DM in their inbox, and can reply directly to you or engage with the TikTok post directly
And voila! Didn’t well tell you it was easy?!
Now you can message your friends, family, and TikTok community to your hearts content.