# Send direct message

To send a direct message to another user in your workspace, follow these steps

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1. Click on the user or group you want to send a direct message to in team member panel to the right. 

<figure><img src="/files/v7KOXvXzfBbFSfcwB3Yn" alt=""><figcaption><p>Send direct message</p></figcaption></figure>

2. A conversation panel will appear. Enter your message in the input field at the bottom of the panel. If needed, [add files to your message](/using-hippoly/direct-messages/files-in-direct-messages.md). Then click the `Send` button or press `Enter` on your keyboard.

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1. Navigate to the chat list by clicking the `Chat` menu option.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/sQByGbjVEotfHMWpD6Hd" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>Chat list</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Click on the user or group you want to send a direct message to. A conversation panel will appear. Enter your message in the input field at the bottom of the panel. If needed, [add files to your message](/using-hippoly/direct-messages/files-in-direct-messages.md). Then click the `Send` button

<figure><img src="/files/cLFs1RxCyIxhGupRAVzB" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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