<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Meta's Threads app has introduced direct messages (DMs) after two years, aiming to enhance one-on-one conversations.</li><li>DMs can be sent between Threads users and mutual Instagram followers who are 18 or older, with a focus on maintaining privacy and security.</li><li>Future plans for Threads include message controls, group messaging, and inbox filters to improve user experience.</li><li>To send a DM on Threads, users can access the new envelope icon in the app's toolbar, begin drafting a message, and send it to the recipient.</li></ul>

Threads now has DMs – here’s how to send direct messages

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