Direct message Twitter contacts - Android

Direct messages can only be received from people you follow unless you enable direct messages from anyone in your Twitter account settings.

There are two ways to send direct messages. Either by finding the Twitter account first (through the streams or search features), or directly from compose.

To direct message a Twitter contact from a stream

1. Locate the contact in a Twitter stream and tap one of their tweets. Alternatively, search for a Twitter handle in the Twitter search at the top.
2. Tap the contact’s avatar (profile picture).
3. Tap Direct message  at the bottom of the screen.
4. Enter your message after the prefilled handle name.
5. Tap Next in the top-right corner.
   
6. Tap Send Now.

To direct message a Twitter contact from the Composer

1. Tap Compose  .
2. Tap Select Social Network .
3. Tap to select a Twitter profile to send the message with, and then tap the left-facing arrow in the top-left corner  to close.
4. Enter d followed by the @Twitterhandle you are messaging, followed by your message.
5. Tap Next in the top-right corner.
6. Tap Send Now.