This article explains how to send someone a private message on TikTok. We'll also look at what it means when you can't message someone and what to do if you want to stop someone from sending you a private message.

To send a DM, go to a user's profile and select Message. This works on the desktop site and the mobile app.

Below you will find alternative instructions that work slightly differently in the app and on the website.

You can open existing messages and send new messages from the Inbox tab at the bottom of the app.