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How To DM Someone in Discord: Initiating Discord DMs

Discord is a popular messaging platform that allows users to communicate via text, voice, and video. With Discord, you can join different servers and channels based on your interests and interact with like-minded people.

What makes Discord stand out is its support for direct messaging (DM). DMs allow you to have private conversations with other Discord users.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to initiate DMs on Discord using both desktop and mobile:

Starting a DM on Desktop

Follow these steps to DM someone on the Discord desktop app:

  • Click on the Discord icon in the top right and select Friends from the drop-down menu. This will open up your friends list.
  • Go to the All tab to view all your friends or Online to see only friends currently online.
  • Click on the profile picture of the friend you want to DM. This will directly open up a DM with that user.
  • Type your message in the message box at the bottom and hit Enter to send it.

Alternatively:

  • You can also right-click on a friend’s name and select Message from the drop-down menu.
  • If you share a server, you can DM someone by right-clicking their name in the member list and choosing Message.

Starting a DM on Mobile

Here is how to direct message someone on Discord’s iOS and Android app:

  • Tap on the Discord icon in the top left corner.
  • Select Friends from the menu.
  • Go to the All tab to see all friends.
  • Tap on the user you want to message. This will open up a DM with them.
  • Type out your message and hit Send to deliver it.

Or:

  • Tap on a server and go to its member list.
  • Tap on the user’s profile icon. This will give you the option to Message them.
  • Send your message and it will start a private DM conversation.

Tips for Messaging Non-Friends

What if you want to message someone who is not on your friends list? Here are some tips:

  • Add them as a friend first. You can send them a friend request if you have mutual servers.
  • Create a group DM by tapping the + icon and selecting Create Group DM. Add users to message.
  • Share your user ID with them on another platform. Ask them to DM you by ID.
  • Join a mutual server to gain access to DM non-friends.

Formatting Messages in DMs

Discord uses markdown syntax to format your messages in DMs:

  • Italics – *text*
  • Bold – **text**
  • Underline – __text__
  • Strikethrough – ~~text~~
  • Inline code – \code“
  • Code blocks – “`code“`

See Discord’s markdown guide for more formatting options.

DM Etiquette

When messaging someone new, follow basic DM etiquette:

  • Introduce yourself first before starting a conversation.
  • Be polite and respectful as you would in real life.
  • Avoid spamming. Don’t send multiple messages without a reply.
  • Don’t share personal information until you have developed some trust.

Following etiquette makes messaging more enjoyable for you and the recipient!

Troubleshooting Issues

Some common DM issues and fixes:

  • Can’t message non-friend? Check their privacy settings or add as friend first.
  • No reply? Politely follow up once. If no response, move on.
  • Blocked? Respect their decision and don’t pursue further.
  • Harassing messages? Report them to Discord via your user settings.

I hope this guide gives you a good understanding of how to initiate and carry DMs on Discord. With its great chat features, Discord makes it simple and fun to direct message your friends and make new connections!

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