Quick Answer
- The direct message option is unavailable on YouTube, but you can send a DM through their websites, social media profiles, or emails.
YouTube is the most popular online video-sharing platform where anyone can upload, watch, comment, share, like, and dislike videos. Sometimes, when you are watching a video, you may want to chat with the video creator, or you may want to send a message to your subscriber. YouTube has disabled the private messaging feature. If you want to send a DM on YouTube, then you can either comment on their post or in the Community section.
If you want to send a private message, your only option is to connect with them through their website or any social media profiles given by them in their YouTube About section. Read the article below to learn how to send a direct message to any users on YouTube.
How to Send DM on YouTube Using Mobile Devices
1. Download and install the YouTube app on the Play Store or visit the official website.
2. Search the channel name and click the name or profile picture.
3. Select the About section.
Note: You can also select the Links section to see the social media links.
4. Tap any social media link given by them to redirect to their profile.
5. Now, you can send them a direct message on the specified social media platform.
How to Send DM on YouTube Using PC
Unfortunately, in 2019, YouTube’s Private Message feature is removed from the web version. But you can use a trick to send a private message to their email.
1. Visit the YouTube official website or open the app on your PC.
2. Tap their Profile to go to their channel.
3. Click the About section.
Note: You can also use the website or social media links in the About/Link section to send a private message.
4. In the Channel details, click the View email address button.
5. Now, click the checkbox and complete the reCAPTCHA.
6. Click Submit to see their email.
7. Tap their email address. You will be redirected to the default email page.
8. Now, type your message and click the Send button.
How to Send a Public Message on YouTube
If you want to send a public message, use the Comment section in a video or the Community section of their YouTube channel.
How to DM in Comment Section on YouTube Video
To message in a Comment section, search the video and play it. You can comment by clicking the Comment icon on mobile or scroll down and click Add a comment on your PC. You can also reply to a comment by clicking the Reply below someone’s comment.
How to DM in Community Section on YouTube Channel
1. Search the channel and click the name or profile picture.
2. Click the Community tab if available.
3. Choose a post or poll to message.
4. Click the Comment icon at the bottom of the post or poll.
5. Click Add a comment and send your message.
If you are unhappy with the comments moderation, try some of the best YouTube alternatives.
FAQ
The Channel’s admin has full control over the Comment Section. If the admin chooses to block the comments, you won’t enter your message in the comments section.
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