# Private Messages

![Private Messages](https://3944481674-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MS6WDxrpCHR85DR5XfW%2F-MSICOD9dAyrElBWOZ-0%2F-MSIGOr0vieWrYyC5gH4%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=30f0824f-e343-4861-b349-c04052eaa828)

Users can communicate with others use the  **Private Message** section. Private message.

A private message, personal message, or direct message is a private communication channel between users on any given platform. Unlike public posts, PMs are only viewable by the participants.