Direct messages and group chats both live under Messages in the nav.
Start a 1:1 conversation
Open Messages
The chat bubble icon in the main nav.
Tap New message
Pencil icon, top right.
Search by name or @username
Or open someone's profile and tap Message next to their name.
Type your message and send
Enter to send, Shift+Enter for a new line.
Start a group chat
Same flow, but pick more than one person at step 3. You can optionally name the group and add a photo before sending the first message.
1:1 vs group
| 1:1 | Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | You + 1 other | You + up to 49 others |
| Reactions / replies / GIFs | Yes | Yes |
| Pin messages | Yes | Yes |
| Group name and photo | No | Yes |
| Member management | N/A | Add / remove from group info |
| Read receipts | On by default | Off by default |
Who can message you
By default, anyone who's a confirmed PopIn friend can DM you. People you only follow (or who only follow you) need to send a message request first, which you can accept or decline silently. Tighten this in Settings → Privacy.
Message requests
A first message from someone you're not friends with lands in Message requests, not your main inbox. They don't know you've seen it. You can:
| Action | What happens |
|---|---|
| Accept | Moves to your inbox; they get notified you accepted |
| Decline | Silent; the request disappears for you |
| Block | Silent; they can't message you again. See Blocking users |
Editing or deleting your messages
Long-press your own message to get Edit and Delete options. Edits show a small "edited" marker so the recipient knows the text changed. Deletes show a "[message deleted]" placeholder rather than vanishing silently - this is deliberate so conversations don't lose context. You can edit or delete your own messages; not other people's.