<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Threads has officially launched direct messaging for everyone, allowing users to privately message other users on the Meta-owned X rival.</li><li>DMs on Threads are limited to followers or mutual followers on Instagram to initiate conversations.</li><li>Users can start a DM by selecting the envelope icon in the app's toolbar and then tapping the pencil button to compose a message.</li><li>Threads' DMs are available for users aged 18 and over on Android, iOS, and the web, with future plans to allow message customization and introduce group messaging and inbox filters.</li></ul>

Threads now has DMs

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