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How do messages work?

Open Messages to see your conversations. Choose one to open the chat.

Send a message

Type in the box at the bottom and send. You can also:

  • add photos, videos or files with the attachment button;
  • record a voice message: with the text box empty, tap the microphone, speak, then send. A voice message can be up to 2 minutes; and
  • reply to a particular message: hover over it (on a computer) or press and hold it (on your phone), then choose Reply.

Delete a message

You can only delete messages you sent.

  1. Hover over the message (on a computer) or press and hold it (on your phone).
  2. Choose Delete.

The message is removed for both of you and shows as deleted.

See if your message was read

Ticks under your message show its status: one tick when it's sent, two ticks when it's delivered, and the two ticks change colour once it's been read.

Search

  • Find a conversation: use the search at the top of your conversation list.
  • Search inside a chat: tap the search icon at the top of the chat and type. Choose Clear search to go back.

Chat options

Tap the three dots at the top of a chat to:

  • see shared photos and videos (Media);
  • Mute or unmute the chat;
  • Hide chat, which moves it to the Hidden filter in your list. A new message brings it back;
  • Block or unblock the person; or
  • View Profile (when you're chatting with a creator).

Use the Unread, VIP and Hidden filters above your list to find conversations.

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Last reviewed 7 October 2026