Private messaging is a way to discuss topics privately member-to-member or in ad-hoc groups of members. Private messaging can be useful when communicating the reason behind a moderation action, when asking for semi-private information within a support question, or for other non-public communication needs.

Private messaging is live-updated and chat-like.

To control who can send you a private message, you can click your avatar in the site banner and select Settings, then go to the Options tab and review the setting for Allow private messages from. You can completely disable private messaging, only allow your friends on the community to message you, or allow everyone to message you.