How to Send Direct Message on TikTok (3 Simple Ways)

If you want to direct message or DM on TikTok, you can easily do that once you have added friends into your account. The DM function allows TikTok users the ability to connect with their friends on TikTok easily. Using Direct Messages, you can communicate with them by sending text messages, stickers or emojis. Here we are going to show you how to send the direct messages on TikTok based on three simple ways.

WHO CAN SEND DM?

As the rule of thumb, only friends can send you a Direct Message on TikTok. A person is categorised as friends on TikTok if they follow each other. This means a person you follow but they do not follow you back is not considered as your friend on TikTok. Therefore, you will not be able to DM them. You can only DM them once they followed you back.

So, if you are interested to learn about this function, here are the steps.

USE DIRECT MESSAGE

Step 1

In your TikTok profile, tap at the “inbox” icon below

Step 2

At the inbox screen, tap at the “Direct Message” icon at the top right above

Step 3

At the “Direct messages” menu, select your friend that you want to message

Step 4

A chat screen will open.

Type your message here and tap the send icon

USE PRIVATE MESSAGES

Step 1

If you are viewing your friend’s content, you can send a private message to him

At the content you are viewing, tap at the profile picture on the left. You can also tap at your friend’s TikTok username

Step 2

At your friend’s TikTok profile, tap “Message” to send your friend a private message

USE INBOX

Step 1

In your TikTok profile, tap at “Inbox” icon below

Step 2

Tap at your friend’s TikTok username listed there in the inbox

Step 3

At your friend’s TikTok profile, tap “Message”

Step 4

Type your message here and send

So, there you have it – Three simple ways how you Direct Message or DM using your TikTok app. Please leave us a comment below on how often do you DM your friends on TikTok.

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