How to Message Someone on TikTok
To send a DM, visit a user’s profile and tap Message. It works like that on the desktop site and in the mobile app. Below are alternative directions that work a little differently between the app and the website.
Direct Messaging in the App
You can access messages and send a new one from the Inbox tab at the bottom of the app.
Direct Messaging From a Computer
If you’re using TikTok without the app, you can still send a friend a text message from the Messages page of the website.
How to Share TikToks Through a Direct Message
The above directions are for sending a simple text message to a friend, but you might have noticed that doing so won’t let you share a video. You must start from the video, use the share button first, and then choose the friend you want to message.
Can You Message Anyone on TikTok?
No, not every TikTok user can private message you, nor can you message all other users. There are default restrictions built-in to prevent this, plus any user can lock down their private messages. If you’re on the desktop site, hover the mouse over that button and select Send to friends. If you’re viewing it in full-screen mode, select the send/arrow button. Here’s what you need to know:
Users 16 and older are allowed to engage in direct messages.Nobody can message you if your DM settings are set to No one (see below).A user can message you only if you both follow each other or have sent them a message in the past.
How to Prevent Direct Messaging on TikTok
If you’re getting messages from someone you no longer wish to communicate with, the best thing to do is block that TikTok user. That will immediately prevent them from interacting with you via direct messages and even commenting on your videos. They will not get a notification you’ve blocked them. Something else you can do is stop everyone from messaging you at once, even friends. Do this by editing the Who can send you direct messages option in your privacy settings. From the mobile app, go to Profile > menu > Settings and privacy > Privacy > Direct messages, and choose No one.
