Starting a conversation

Send a direct message or kick off a group chat.

Direct messages and group chats both live under Messages in the nav.

Start a 1:1 conversation

1

Open Messages

The chat bubble icon in the main nav.

2

Tap New message

Pencil icon, top right.

3

Search by name or @username

Or open someone's profile and tap Message next to their name.

4

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

1:1Group
ParticipantsYou + 1 otherYou + up to 49 others
Reactions / replies / GIFsYesYes
Pin messagesYesYes
Group name and photoNoYes
Member managementN/AAdd / remove from group info
Read receiptsOn by defaultOff by default

Who can message you

Note

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:

ActionWhat happens
AcceptMoves to your inbox; they get notified you accepted
DeclineSilent; the request disappears for you
BlockSilent; 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.

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