How to Privately Share Tweets Using Direct Messaging

Twitter has launched a new feature called Share via Direct Message, which allows users to share tweets discreetly. This option is available as an Envelope icon, positioned alongside the Like and Retweet buttons on both iOS and Android apps.

Learn to utilize this feature for private sharing of tweets across the Web, Android, and iOS platforms.

How to Share Tweets Privately via Web

1. Click on the More (triple dots) option located below the tweet.



2. Select Share via Direct Message from the dropdown menu.



3. Type the name(s) of the individual(s) or group(s) you wish to share the tweet with, then click Next.



4. Optionally add a comment, and then click Send to share the tweet privately.

How to Share Tweets Privately via Mobile Apps

A message button to share tweets privately has been added to the Android & iOS App as of April 2016. If you don’t see it yet, it may take a while to roll out.

Method 1: Sharing Directly via Direct Message

1. Tap & hold a tweet you wish to share privately, and a pop-up menu will appear.
2. Select Send via Direct Message.



3. Search & select the name(s) of the individual(s) or group(s) you wish to share the tweet with.



4. Add any note and tap the SEND button to share the tweet privately.

Method 2: Sharing Using the Message Button

1. Tap the Envelope button as illustrated in the image.



2. Search & select the name(s) of the person(s) or group(s) you want to share the tweet with.



3. Add any note and tap the SEND button to share the tweet privately.

Images are courtesy of the Twitter official blog.