> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.orgchat.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.orgchat.com/what-are-channels/direct-messages.md).

# Direct Messages

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* **Direct messages (DMs)** are a private 1-on-1 conversation between members.
* They can be sent to any user on your server.
* Direct messages can only be read and responded by the members included in the chat. This can be taken as personal messaging.