How to Send a Private Message on Twitter

Tap the Twitter app., Tap the envelope icon., Tap the new message icon., Type in a user's name. , Tap on their username., Tap "Next.", Type your message in the text box., Tap "Send."

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Tap the Twitter app.

    If you haven't already, login when prompted, or you can learn how to make a Twitter account here.
  2. Step 2: Tap the envelope icon.

    It's located in the top-right corner of your screen. , It's the chat bubble with a plus sign in the bottom right corner of your screen. ,, Their name will appear in the text box. , , You can also add pictures, GIFs, or emojis to your message by tapping on the appropriate icon. , The send button is located to the right of the text box and will not appear until text or a picture, emoji, or GIF has been entered into the text box.

    Depending on the user's notification settings, the user may or may not receive a notification that they have a new message.
  3. Step 3: Tap the new message icon.

  4. Step 4: Type in a user's name.

  5. Step 5: Tap on their username.

  6. Step 6: Tap "Next."

  7. Step 7: Type your message in the text box.

  8. Step 8: Tap "Send."

Detailed Guide

If you haven't already, login when prompted, or you can learn how to make a Twitter account here.

It's located in the top-right corner of your screen. , It's the chat bubble with a plus sign in the bottom right corner of your screen. ,, Their name will appear in the text box. , , You can also add pictures, GIFs, or emojis to your message by tapping on the appropriate icon. , The send button is located to the right of the text box and will not appear until text or a picture, emoji, or GIF has been entered into the text box.

Depending on the user's notification settings, the user may or may not receive a notification that they have a new message.

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