It’s pretty standard for Redditors to engage in interesting conversations through comments with each other under posts. Reddit allows you to approach them privately if you want to have a discussion off-topic. But how do you privately message someone on Reddit?

The chatting feature called the Reddit Chat, introduced in 2017, has brought an exciting twist to the website. Apart from publicly networking, you can now interact with any users or even with your friends on the go!

This article will show you three different methods to send a private message on Reddit. In addition, you’ll also learn how to report a private message.

How To Send a Private Message Through the Reddit App

The Reddit app is a convenient way to start conversations. The interface is quite simple and convenient to use. Let’s see how to send private messages using the Reddit app:

  • Launch the Reddit app on your smartphone.Spot the Notification or Bell icon to open your Inbox.Click on your Messages.To send a message to someone, enter their username.Compose your message.When you are done, just hit Send.

You can now wait for their response and start texting each other. And also, remember always to stay safe when connecting with strangers online!

How To Send a Private Message Through the Reddit Mobile Website

The mobile app is known to keep updating, so you might ideally want to use your mobile browser to send someone a private message.

It is as simple to use Reddit in your mobile browser as on your desktop, and here is how:

  • Launch the browser on your smartphone.Visit the site reddit.com.Click on the Menu (three horizontal lines) on the top right corner of your screen and select Inbox.Here you will be able to see messages other users have sent you.Select the Envelope to send a new message. For replying, open the message and click Reply.Write your message, and then click Send Message.

There are only slight differences between sending a private message on different Reddit platforms.

How To Send a Private Message Through the Reddit Desktop Website

If you want to send a private message through the desktop website, here is how:

  • Launch the browser on your desktop.Visit the site reddit.com.Log in to your account.Tap on the Notification or Bell icon next to your username at the top-right corner of your screen.Click on Messages.Select the option Send a private message.Select who you want to send the message to, your subject, and then write your private message.Click Send.

If you want to reply to any current messages, you don’t have to fill out any information. You can just start responding to the messages privately.

Reddit is an interactive app, conveniently allowing us to hold private conversations with users.

However, unlike public conversations on Reddit, private messages can get tricky since there is a threat of people sending inappropriate messages. Even though Reddit policies provide complete security to avoid such instances, you can just report the private messages yourself.

How Can I Report Private Messages on Reddit

  • Open the Reddit app or website.Go to your Inbox.Spot the three dots next to the message you want to report.Amongst the options, click on the option that allows you to report.

Once you have reported a message, it will also instantly disappear from your messages. After Reddit deletes your reported chat, it also allows you to block the user who sent the message to avoid any further inconvenience.

You can choose to block the user instantly after reporting them or just go to their profile later and click the block.

Endnote

It is pretty interesting how a platform like Reddit has created a mass web of people who are constantly firing up conversations, debates, and queries.

And it is excellent that amongst the public arguments, users can choose to send each other private messages through all their apps and websites through a simple method!