Direct Messages (DMs) let you have 1:1 or small group conversations outside of channels. They’re ideal for quick questions, sensitive topics, or anything that doesn’t need to be shared with a whole team.

You can send a DM to anyone in your organization — or to someone in a connected organization if direct messaging is enabled for that connection.

In a DM, you can:

• Share messages, files, and links

• Mention users and reply to messages

• See when someone is typing or has read your message

DMs are always private and stay in sync across desktop and mobile. Whether you're following up with a colleague or coordinating with a provider, DMs make it easy to connect quickly and securely.