This information applies to the X mobile app and the web online window version of X.
What Are X @Replies?
On X, @reply is a way to reply to something a specific person posted.
A typical @reply would look like this: @username message.
Don’t use @reply if you don’t want your message to be public.
If you want to send a private message, use a DM (direct message) instead.
What’s a Direct Message?
X DMsare private messages that can only be read by the individuals you send them to.
To access your Direct Messages in the Twitter app, tap theEnvelopeat the bottom of the screen.
To send a DM, tap theNew Messageicon.
On X.com, selectMessageson the left side of the page to see your DM conversations and send new DMs.
