> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.hippoly.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.hippoly.com/using-hippoly/direct-messages/send-direct-message.md).
# Send direct message
To send a direct message to another user in your workspace, follow these steps
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{% tab title="Desktop" %}
1. Click on the user or group you want to send a direct message to in team member panel to the right.
Send direct message
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.
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="Mobile" %}
1. Navigate to the chat list by clicking the `Chat` menu option.
Chat list
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
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