{"id":1296,"date":"2023-10-17T09:00:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2025-03-20T12:25:39","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T19:25:39","slug":"twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/","title":{"rendered":"Twitter DMs: A Ticket to Having Private Conversations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apart from mentions in public tweets on Twitter, aka X, conversations can take a more private turn. Twitter DMs are an effective solution to keeping those messages away from the public. However, the recent development in its features makes it challenging to understand how it works. These changes may limit anyone looking to converse properly with another user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On X, formerly Twitter, DMs are a useful feature for sending and receiving messages. That notwithstanding, a detailed explanation of the feature may be your ticket to finally achieving this feat. Therefore, thoroughly reading this article will help you access everything you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"1297\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boliviainteligente-EjuJxhXh5EU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A 3D illustration of a white X logo surrounded by black hexagonal tiles.\" class=\"wp-image-1297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boliviainteligente-EjuJxhXh5EU-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/boliviainteligente-EjuJxhXh5EU-unsplash-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d1157283f0d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d1157283f0d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/#What_Are_DMs_on_Twitter_How_Does_the_Feature_Work\" >What Are DMs on Twitter? How Does the Feature Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/#How_To_Direct_Message_on_Twitter_Steps_To_Send_Your_Thoughts_Privately\" >How To Direct Message on Twitter: Steps To Send Your Thoughts Privately<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/#How_To_Open_DMs_on_Twitter_Launching_Your_Conversations\" >How To Open DMs on Twitter: Launching Your Conversations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/twitter-dms-a-ticket-to-having-private-conversations\/#How_To_Download_a_Video_From_Twitter_DMs_Keeping_a_Copy_of_Video_Messages\" >How To Download a Video From Twitter DMs: Keeping a Copy of Video Messages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_DMs_on_Twitter_How_Does_the_Feature_Work\"><\/span>What Are DMs on Twitter? How Does the Feature Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other social media platforms, Twitter or X users can have direct conversations with each other. A common way to start a conversation is to mention a user in tweets and replies. However, you may have encountered posts asking other users to send DMs to another user. This could have raised the question, \u201cWhat are DMs on Twitter or X? Well,&nbsp; DMs or \u201cDirect Messages\u201d are a way to send and receive private messages on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Send Direct Messages on Twitter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can begin a Direct Message conversation on the platform. However, there are limitations to your non-followers sending you DMs. They can only message you if you have opted to receive messages from people who don\u2019t follow you. You can also receive their messages if you have previously sent them a DM. In addition, verified users can send DMs, and you must have approved receiving their messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonetheless, some accounts can adjust their settings to receive messages from people. These accounts do not restrict who can message them. Apart from personal messages, you can create a group to hold conversations. Everyone in the group can view all the messages, even if they don\u2019t follow or know each other. Any group member can add other participants; the new additions can\u2019t see previous messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While everything seems complicated, this rule of DMs works to curb <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/spamming-on-twitter-unveiled-a-comprehensive-analysis\/\">spam messages on Twitter or X<\/a>. Users will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue services to send messages to accounts that don\u2019t follow them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Can I See My Direct Messages?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the restriction on DMs, incoming messages now go to specific inboxes. Messages from users who follow each other will arrive in their primary inbox. Messages from Twitter Blue users who are non-followers will go to a message request inbox. You can open the message requests to see who sent them. You can also establish a standard conversation by replying to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tolgahan-akbulut-CZjxUCg6ZU4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of a metallic X logo on a white background.\" class=\"wp-image-1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tolgahan-akbulut-CZjxUCg6ZU4-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tolgahan-akbulut-CZjxUCg6ZU4-unsplash-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Direct_Message_on_Twitter_Steps_To_Send_Your_Thoughts_Privately\"><\/span>How To Direct Message on Twitter: Steps To Send Your Thoughts Privately<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending messages on the X or Twitter platform is easier than you think. You only need your device to access the platform and select who you want to message. Learning <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/how-to-dm-on-twitter-a-guide-to-start-conversations\/\">how to Direct Message on X or Twitter<\/a> helps you achieve privacy in your conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to do it in five easy steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the envelope icon at the bottom of the page if you are using the mobile app. Click the Messages option on the left sidebar on the desktop interface.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"505\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1299\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-5-505x1024.jpg\" alt=\"TweetDelete's screenshot of a Twitter app homepage with an arrow pointing to the message icon.\" class=\"wp-image-1299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-5-505x1024.jpg 505w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-5-148x300.jpg 148w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-1-5.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 505px) 100vw, 505px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the envelope and plus icon on the page to enter your target audience\u2019s username(s).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"147\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-5-147x300.jpg\" alt=\"TweetDelete's screenshot of the Direct Messages page with an arrow pointing to the new message icon.\" class=\"wp-image-1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-5-147x300.jpg 147w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-5-502x1024.jpg 502w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-2-5.jpg 529w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 147px) 100vw, 147px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a user on the search result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type your message in the conversation box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click or tap the paper plane icon to send.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also select the photo or GIF icon in the message compose bar to send media. The photo icon will allow you to select a photo or video from your device gallery. You can include any of these in other text or send them alone. The enter key on your desktop can also send the message. You must use an alternative since the enter key doesn\u2019t begin a new line in the message. Pressing the enter and shift keys at the same time works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"1301\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jeshoots-com-Lu9FNRCqPys-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of someone typing a message on a white tablet.\" class=\"wp-image-1301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jeshoots-com-Lu9FNRCqPys-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/jeshoots-com-Lu9FNRCqPys-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Open_DMs_on_Twitter_Launching_Your_Conversations\"><\/span>How To Open DMs on Twitter: Launching Your Conversations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned before, your incoming messages will go to specific inboxes. Learning how to open DMs on Twitter or X requires you to access these inboxes. Ongoing conversations and messages from followers will be on the message page. You only have to use the message icon to access them. In addition, the message request inbox will be at the top of the list. Select this option to see all your message requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select a request option, the prompt will ask you to Delete or Accept the message. Acceptance will allow you to engage the sender and move the conversation to your primary inbox. Choosing the delete option will remove the conversation from all your inboxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"1302\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/alexander-shatov-PEJtZfT6C1Q-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A 3D illustration of a green message box on a black tile surrounded by a black background.\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/alexander-shatov-PEJtZfT6C1Q-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/alexander-shatov-PEJtZfT6C1Q-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Download_a_Video_From_Twitter_DMs_Keeping_a_Copy_of_Video_Messages\"><\/span>How To Download a Video From Twitter DMs: Keeping a Copy of Video Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sending video messages on Twitter or X is a cool way to demonstrate an idea. However, you and the other party can only watch these videos in the DM. Hence, you may wonder how to download a video from Twitter or X DMs to keep a copy. Well, there are tools and features to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download a Direct Message Video With a Chrome Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chrome extension is an effective tool that downloads videos from Twitter or X. Several download extensions exist for Chrome, but we will focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/video-downloader-professi\/elicpjhcidhpjomhibiffojpinpmmpil\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Video Downloader Professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to use it in five steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your Google Chrome browser and add the download extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the installed extension and log into your Twitter or X account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"456\" data-id=\"1303\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2-1024x456.png\" alt=\"TweetDelete's screenshot of the Video Downloader Professional extension installation page.\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2-1024x456.png 1024w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot-3-2.png 1168w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your target video and play it. A notification from the extension will appear on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the notification to access an option to download different video sizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select your preferred size to begin an automatic download.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Download a Direct Message Video by Screen Recording<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The screen recording method is most useful for the Twitter or X mobile app. There are a few options that can download videos in DMs on the app. Most mobile devices have the screen recording feature, so this should be easy. Fortunately, you can easily access this feature from the quick-access menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to do it in four steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the conversation containing the video you want to download on the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide down the quick-access menu on your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cScreen Recording\u201d to begin the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play the video to record it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>End the recording after the video finishes, and the recorded copy will automatically save to the device. You can access this copy to also edit and customize the video to your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That aside, it is possible to have sent tweets you intended for private viewing at some point. Thankfully, you now know about Twitter DMs, so you can delete them and send them privately to the concerned parties. However, deleting them may be challenging if there are many. Don\u2019t worry; TweetDelete has designed a powerful web-based application for filtering and deleting tweets. Our tool imports, loads, and deletes tweets from your archive effortlessly. So, <a href=\"https:\/\/tweetdelete.net\/\">start filtering and clearing your Twitter timeline today<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apart from mentions in public tweets on Twitter, aka X, conversations can take a more private turn. Twitter DMs are an effective solution to keeping those messages away from the public. However, the recent development in its features makes it challenging to understand how it works. 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