Start a direct message with up to fourteen other teammates in your Workspace.
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Direct message an individual
There are several ways to direct message an individual.
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From your Home Sidebar
To direct message someone from your Home Sidebar:
- In your Global Navigation, click Home.
- In the upper-right corner of your Home Sidebar, click the plus icon and select Message.
- Alternatively, hover over the Direct Messages section header and click the plus icon. Or, click New message at the bottom of the section.
- Search for the person you want to message and select them.
- Type your message and click the send icon.
From the Chat Sidebar
Send a message from the Chat Sidebar.
From a Profile
To direct message someone from their Profile:
- From anywhere in ClickUp, click their avatar to open their Profile.
- From their Profile, click Chat.
- Type your message and click the send icon.
Direct message a group
There are several ways to direct message a group.
From your Home Sidebar
To direct message a group from your Home Sidebar:
- In your Global Navigation, click Home.
- In the upper-right corner of your Home Sidebar, click the plus icon and select Message.
- Alternatively, hover over the Direct Messages section header and click the plus icon. Or, click New message at the bottom of the section.
- Search for and select each person you want to add to the group.
- Type your message and click the send icon.
From the Chat Sidebar
Message a group from the Chat Sidebar.
Send a direct message with ClickUp AI
You can send a direct message using Brain Assistant or Agents!
Learn how to create a Super Agent or Autopilot Agent.
Schedule a direct message
Schedule a direct message to be sent at a later time.