Start a direct message with up to nine other teammates in your Workspace.

Feature availability and limits vary by plan and user role. Learn more

Direct message an individual

You can direct message an individual from the Chat sidebar or Drafts & Sent page.

Chat sidebar

To direct message someone from the Chat sidebar:

1. In the upper-right corner, click the Launchpad icon.
   
   • Alternatively, hover over the Direct messages section header and click the plus icon.
2. Search for the person you want to message and select them.
   • Optional: Click the People tab to filter results to only people, or click someone in the Direct Messages section. 
3. Send your message.

Learn how to edit sent messages.

Drafts & Sent page

To direct message someone from the Drafts & Sent page:

1. In the upper-right corner, click New Message.
   
2. Search for the person you want to message and select them.
3. Send your message.

Direct message a group

You can direct message a group from the Chat sidebar or Drafts & Sent page.

Group direct messages cannot exceed ten people, including you.

Chat sidebar

To direct message a group from the Chat sidebar:

1. Under the Direct messages section in the Chat sidebar, click Add people.
   
2. Search for and select each person you want to add to the group.
3. Send your message.

Drafts & Sent page

To direct message a group from the Drafts & Sent page:

1. In the upper-right corner, click New Message.
2. Search for and select each person you want to add to the group.
3. Send your message.