When you find a post you like and want to share, do the following:
- Below the photo or video, tap the Direct Message (DM) icon, in the upper-right corner.
The icon looks like a bifurcated arrow.
- In the row of contacts in the Send To box, either swipe left and right (iOS and Windows) or swipe up and down (Android).
- Tap or click the profile photos of your recipient(s).
As you tap or click, a check mark replaces the profile photo (iOS and Windows) or appears to the right of the username (Android).
- If you need to search for a recipient:
- Tap or click the Search icon and type the username of the recipient in the Search box.
The usernames that match your search terms appears below the Search box.
- Tap the username when you see it below the Search box.
The selected name has a check mark in the profile photo and the cursor is blinking in the Write a Message box.
- Tap or click the Search icon and type the username of the recipient in the Search box.
- If necessary, tap or click in the Write a Message box.
- Type your message, and then tap Send.
The Sent notification appears at the top of the screen for a few seconds. The recipients receive a notification that they have a new direct message.
It's also easy to share profile information directly with one or more recipients so they can decide if they want to follow that user. Here's how:
- In the feed screen, tap the username directly above the photo or video.
- In the user's profile page, tap the menu icon (three dots) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Tap or click Share This Profile (iOS or Windows) or Send Profile as Message (Android).
- Follow Steps 3 through 6 in the preceding list.
- Return to the feed screen by tapping the Home icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.