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Many popular messaging apps allow you to send a message to yourself: for example, Telegram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. This feature can be used to save important links, fun images, or set reminders; Even write down your shopping list if you want.
Although Discord does not have the built-in self-messaging feature, we have found a solution. In this guide, we will provide you with instructions for sending messages yourself on the PC, iPhone, Android, and iPad versions of Discord.
How to Message Yourself in Discord on PC
The solution to the lack of a self-messaging feature in Discord is simple and you may already be familiar with it in other social apps. To send a message to yourself, you will need to create a new group. However, the group should have no other members except you. Here’s how to do it:
- Open Discord and log in to your account.
- Select “Friends” in the left sidebar.
- Click the plus icon next to Direct Messages to create a new direct message group. Depending on which version of Discord.
- You will see a list of your friends that you can add to the group. Don’t select anyone; instead, click “Create Group DM” at the bottom.
- Once the new group is created, write your message and send it. You can find the group at any time in your “Direct Messages” panel.
How to Message Yourself in Discord on an iPhone
To message yourself in the Discord iPhone app, you need to create a direct message group with no one but yourself. Follow the steps below to do it:
- Launch the Discord iOS app and sign in to your account.
- Tap the “Friends” icon located on the left side of your screen.
- Tap the plus sign speech bubble icon to create a new direct message group.
- Skip selecting friends and tap “Create Group DM” at the bottom of the page.
- The new group should now appear in the “Direct Messages” tab. You can open it to send yourself a message at any time.
How to send a message to yourself in Discord on an Android
Although Discord doesn’t have a self-messaging feature, you can create a group with just yourself and use it as a personal notebook. Here’s how to create a new direct message group in the Discord Android app:
- Launch the mobile app and sign in to your account.
- Tap the “Friends” icon on the left side to access your friends list.
- Tap the “Create Group DM” icon; It looks like a speech bubble with a plus sign.
- You will see a user selection screen. Don’t add anyone to your group; instead, tap “Create Group DM” at the bottom of the screen.
- Write a message and send it. You can access your personal group at any time through the “Direct Messages” menu.
How to Message Yourself in Discord on an iPad
To message each other through the Discord iOS app for iPad, you must first create a personal direct message group. Follow the instructions below to do so:
- Launch the Discord app for iOS and log in to your account.
- Navigate to the “Friends” tab by tapping the human silhouette icon on the left.
- Tap the speech bubble icon in the top right corner.
- Skip the user selection step by tapping “Create Group DM” at the bottom.
- Write a message yourself and send it. You can access your personal messages at any time through the “Direct Messages” menu.
Frequently asked questions
Does Discord plan to implement the self-messaging feature in the future?
There’s no way to know for sure if the Discord developers plan to add the self-messaging feature in the future. However, they have recognized user interest in this feature in recent years.
However, this does not mean that the developers are going to do anything about it. For example, in 2017, a Twitter user asked, “@discordapp Is there a way to chat with just myself? Useful in Slack, Facebook, etc., to be able to record notes for later (e.g. at work or at home).” Discord’s official Twitter account responded: “Hmmm, you can’t send direct messages yourself, but you can create a server for this purpose!” This may indicate that the developers consider the solution too simple to invest time and money in designing a proper auto-messaging feature.
Simple solution
Hopefully, our guide has helped you message yourself on Discord. Although the solution is simple, we believe users would still benefit from a proper self-messaging feature. It would make the process much easier, eliminating the need to create group chats.
Would you like to see the self-messaging feature in Discord? What other features would you like to see Discord developers add? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
