# How to direct message user? **URL:** \ **Category:** Site Feedback\ **Created:** [August 16, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851 "2018-08-16T14:03:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dan43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Dan43](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dan43)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 2:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/1 "2018-08-16T14:03:02Z")
I would like to direct message a user but can’t seem to figure out how to send it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/2 "2018-08-16T14:07:41Z")
If you know their handle (i.e., @madgrizzle) you can click your “symbol” in the top right corner, click the envelope (middle icon at top left), select “New Message” (blue button) and send a message that way. If you are reading someone’s post, you can click their image and then click the blue “Message” button on the profile that pops up. ---
**Author:** ![Dan43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Dan43](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dan43)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/3 "2018-08-16T14:11:32Z")
Thank you! It appears that I needed to be promoted up a trust level to do so as I didn’t previously have the links available. I do now, and appreciate the help! ---
**Author:** ![madgrizzle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/madgrizzle/32/1372_2.png) [@madgrizzle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/madgrizzle)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/4 "2018-08-16T14:17:29Z")
I think there may be a waiting period after joining before you can direct message or you have to have a certain number of posts… something… dunno specifically ---
**Author:** ![Dan43](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3bc359/32.png) [@Dan43](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dan43)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/5 "2018-08-16T14:44:22Z")
Thank you again, I appreciate the help and was able to send a message based on your advise (and my upgraded status). ---
**Author:** ![Gordo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gordo/32/152_2.png) [@Gordo](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gordo)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/6 "2018-08-20T12:39:23Z")
Trying to contact someone on the map but the name they used doesn’t register as valid for mail purposes - any ideas on how to contact? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Gero](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/gero/32/17487_2.png) [@Gero](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Gero)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/7 "2018-08-20T12:42:45Z")
If he/she did not use the same name on the map as in the forum there is no chance other then asking here. ---
**Author:** ![hdbham](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/hdbham/32/21942_2.png) [@hdbham](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/hdbham)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-direct-message-user/5851/8 "2023-02-22T16:06:33Z")
Thank you for your help!