Generally, it’s possible for you to only send DMs to people whofollow you on X.

Why Send a DM?

Some X users like to send a DM to every new follower with a welcoming message.

X’s home screen.

Another use for DMs is sharing tweets that you might not want toput onto your timeline with a retweet.

you could use DMs to share tweets with up to 20 other accounts separately, or in a group.

To do so, tap theShareicon under a tweet and selectSend via Direct Message.

X Messages section.

Where Does a DM Show Up?

It only appears on the private Messages pages of the DM sender and receiver(s).

In other words, DMs are analogous to the private messages thatFacebookusers exchange.

Twitter with New Message window displayed

How Do I Know If I’ve Received a DM?

The number refers to how many new DMs you have.

Who Can I DM With?

Twitter with Messages section displayed

Generally, you could send a DM to anyone who follows you.

But there are some exceptions.

How Do I Send a DM?

On theMessagespage, at the top of the screen, select theNew message(envelope) icon.

pop in the name of the person you want to send the DM to, then selectNext.

A messaging window appears.

In the messaging field, throw in your message, then select theSend(right-facing arrow) icon.

The message appears in the messaging window.

How Do I Delete a DM?

If you want to delete a direct message, it’s pretty straightforward.

Do a long press on the DM you want to delete.

SelectDelete for youand the message will be deleted.