{"id":4799,"date":"2025-09-27T12:10:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/?p=4799"},"modified":"2025-09-27T12:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T06:42:30","slug":"how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on X (Twitter): Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Introduction_to_How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_Twitter\" >Introduction to How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on Twitter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Can_We_Dm_Direct_Message_on_X_Twitter\" >Can We Dm (Direct Message) on X (Twitter)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_Twitter_on_Android_Device\" >How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on\u00a0 Twitter? (on Android Device)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#How_can_you_DM_Direct_Message_someone_on_X_on_PC_or_Laptops\" >How can you DM (Direct Message) someone on X? (on PC or Laptops)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#How_to_Protect_Your_Privacy_in_X_Twittwr_DM_Direct_Message\" >How to Protect Your Privacy in X (Twittwr) DM (Direct Message)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_X_Twitter_Concluding_Thoughts\" >How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on X (Twitter): Concluding Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_X_Twitter\" >How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on X (Twitter):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Question_How_to_DM_Someone_on_X_Twitter\" >Question. How to DM Someone on X (Twitter)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Question_Can_we_send_a_direct_message_to_someone_if_they_dont_follow_you\" >Question. Can we send a direct message to someone if they don&#8217;t follow you?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/how-to-dm-someone-on-x-complete-guide\/#Question_Can_I_delete_the_direct_message_on_X_Twitter\" >Question. Can I delete the direct message on X (Twitter)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_Twitter\"><\/span><b>Introduction to How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on Twitter<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to share something privately with someone on X (formerly known as Twitter), you can send a DM (direct message). You can send messages to your followers or even non-followers who have allowed message requests from anyone option. X&#8217;s direct message, commonly known as DMs, provides a private medium for conversations, separate from the public eye. But it isn&#8217;t very clear to know how to send someone a message to someone on X (Twitter). Especially if you are new to Twitter or you have been using but never used DM&#8217;s, this idea can be a bit intimidating. This blog post will take you to simply everything for you every step of the way. So, let&#8217;s dive in.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_We_Dm_Direct_Message_on_X_Twitter\"><\/span><b>Can We Dm (Direct Message) on X (Twitter)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (Twitter) DMs are the messages sent on the platform privately between you and another user of Twitter. The conversation between you and the other user remains confidential and does not feed as well. You can begin messages with someone if you follow them, whether they follow you back. You can also get a Twitter direct message from someone who follows you. If you alter the privacy settings on X such that anyone can message you, from then on, even users who don&#8217;t follow you will be able to DM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who do not follow you can still send you a message if they have previously sent you a message. If you send a message to a user that do not follow you, you may be required to verify your phone number. Additionally, direct messages can be used for group conversations. In that case, where all the participants can read the message, even if they do not follow each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_Twitter_on_Android_Device\"><\/span><b>How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on\u00a0 Twitter? (on Android Device)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to send a direct message to someone through your X app, then read the steps given below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, navigate to the (Twitter) X app on your phone and select it; log in with your user ID and password.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Navigate-to-the-Twitter-X-491x1024.jpg\" alt=\" Navigate to the (Twitter) X\" width=\"491\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Navigate-to-the-Twitter-X-491x1024.jpg 491w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Navigate-to-the-Twitter-X-144x300.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Navigate-to-the-Twitter-X.jpg 574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, at the button right-hand side of the window, click on the<\/span><b> message icon.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/message-icon-481x1024.jpg\" alt=\"message icon\" width=\"481\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/message-icon-481x1024.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/message-icon-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/message-icon.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the<\/span><b> Write a message\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-480x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Write a message\" width=\"480\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-480x1024.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to Click into the search bar of the person whom you want to send a direct message to and Search for that individual\u2019s name or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/change-x-twitter-username-full-guide\/\">username<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/direct-message-481x1024.jpg\" alt=\"direct message\" width=\"481\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/direct-message-481x1024.jpg 481w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/direct-message-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/direct-message.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see the user account of the person to whom you want to send a message, tap that account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/send-a-message-700x1024.jpg\" alt=\"send a message\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/send-a-message-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/send-a-message-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/send-a-message.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new window will appear. Below, tap on the Start a message and start your conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-482x1024.jpg\" alt=\"start your conversation\" width=\"482\" height=\"1024\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-482x1024.jpg 482w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-141x300.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_DM_Direct_Message_someone_on_X_on_PC_or_Laptops\"><\/span><b>How can you DM (Direct Message) someone on X? (on PC or Laptops)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the step for how you can send a message by using your desktop or laptop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Visit To your internet browser Visit www.x.com and login with your credentials to check that all is well with your X (twitter).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials-1024x506.jpg\" alt=\"login with your credentials\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials-1024x506.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials-768x380.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials-1536x760.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/login-with-your-credentials.jpg 1905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the left side corner of the window, click on the <\/span><b>messages <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tab.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message-1024x509.jpg\" alt=\"Message\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message-1024x509.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Message.jpg 1902w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hit on the<\/span><b> Write a message button.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"Write a message PC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC-1536x767.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Write-a-message-PC.jpg 1905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, another window will be opened. Look up the name or username of a person you want to whisper in the search bar. Click on the <\/span><b>next<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person-1024x509.jpg\" alt=\"username of a person\" width=\"1024\" height=\"509\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person-1024x509.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/username-of-a-person.jpg 1908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, at the bottom right-hand side of the window, click on the Start a message and start your conversation.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC-1024x511.jpg\" alt=\"start your conversation PC\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC-1024x511.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC-768x383.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC-1536x767.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.fbpostlikes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/start-your-conversation-PC.jpg 1905w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Protect_Your_Privacy_in_X_Twittwr_DM_Direct_Message\"><\/span><b>How to Protect Your Privacy in X (Twittwr) DM (Direct Message)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get an unwanted private message, Twitter allows you the option to block the user by simply clicking on the block button. If the message is abusive or harmful, you have the option to report it to the X (Twitter). Appropriate action should be taken if it is a serious concern. If the issue persists, you can consider making your account private. This will restrict access to your account, and other users will have to request to follow to view your content.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious about what information you are giving to the other user as if you do not know them personally, you can never properly identify who is on the other side. To play it safe, you shouldn\u2019t share anything sensitive with anybody who you don\u2019t know and can treat as the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_X_Twitter_Concluding_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on X (Twitter): Concluding Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">X (Twitter) DMs are an important aspect of communication that allows users to reach other users with private messages, photos, videos, or even group chatter for a more personal touch. You can also enhance your experience on Twitter by adequately handling these discussions and media files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_DM_Direct_Message_Someone_on_X_Twitter\"><\/span><b>How to DM (Direct Message) Someone on X (Twitter): <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_How_to_DM_Someone_on_X_Twitter\"><\/span><b>Question. How to DM Someone on X (Twitter)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Answer. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a pretty straightforward process to send a message on X. Only you need to read the steps mentioned above carefully to send a direct message to someone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_Can_we_send_a_direct_message_to_someone_if_they_dont_follow_you\"><\/span><b>Question. Can we send a direct message to someone if they don&#8217;t follow you?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Answer. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on some conditions. To send a direct message to someone who doesn&#8217;t follow you on Twitter, the respective user would have to customise the settings in their account. Many users do not choose to do with security or spam reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Question_Can_I_delete_the_direct_message_on_X_Twitter\"><\/span><b>Question. <\/b><b>Can I delete the direct message on X (Twitter)?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><b>Answer. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can delete your messages. Go to the DM section and long-press on the message that you want to delete. 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