You can also start a private message to a particular user by tapping the envelope icon at the top of their Twitter profile. You’ll only see an envelope icon on somebody’s profile if they allow direct messages. [1] X Research source
If you’ve sent or received messages with Twitter users in the past, you’ll see those conversations in your inbox. You can reply to an existing message by tapping the user’s name in your inbox to open the conversation.
If you want to send a group message to more than one person, tap the To field at the top so you can search for and select additional users.
If you’d like, you can also attach an image to the message by tapping the photo icon and selecting an image. To send an animated GIF sticker, tap the GIF icon to find and select one from the list.
Depending on the user’s notification settings, the user may or may not receive a notification that they have a new message.
If you’re not signed in or haven’t yet created a Twitter account, you’ll be taken to the sign-in screen. Sign in now, or select Sign up to create an account.
Any direct messages you’ve exchanged with other users appear in the left panel of your inbox. You can also start a private message to a particular user by tapping the envelope icon at the top of their Twitter profile. You’ll only see an envelope icon on somebody’s profile if they allow direct messages.
To respond to an existing message, click that message in the left panel to display the conversation in the right panel, and type your response into the typing area.
If you want to message multiple people at once (a group message), you can add additional users by searching for and selecting those users.
If you’d like, you can also attach an image to the message by clicking the photo icon and selecting an image. To send an animated GIF sticker, click the GIF icon to find and select one from the list.
Depending on the recipient’s notification settings, they may or may not be notified that they have received a message.
