Messages and privacy

Trust and account

Adam Kershner
Adam KershnerFounder
5 min read

Messages let people write you from your profile. They are off until you allow them. You choose who can start a conversation.

Primary action: Open Messages · Settings: Communication

Allow messages to you

Turn on Allow messages to you in Messages or Communication settings. A Message button appears on your profile so people who discover you can write to you. You also need this on to send.

Who can message you

ModeWho can start a DM
OffNobody
OpenAnyone
Followers onlyPeople who follow you

There is no separate “message request” inbox. Choose Open or Followers if you want inbound mail.

Welcome from Adam

New accounts may see an automatic welcome thread from Adam (the founder). It is not a live chat. You can’t reply there. Use Support if you need a human.

What’s next

Open Messages →

About the Author

Adam Kershner
Adam Kershner
Founder