Feature Overview
Direct Messages
Start one-on-one conversations from the header, user profiles, or claimed producer pages.
Group Conversations
Create multi-person chats for collaborations and shared discussions.
Managing Conversations
Review recent chats, mark them read or unread, follow users, or hide conversations from your list.
Real-Time Features
See typing indicators, delivery states, unread badges, and retry states.
How Messaging Is Accessed
1
Open the header icon
Click the message icon in the top navigation to open the messaging panel.
2
Choose a conversation or start a new one
Select a recent chat or click New to create a new conversation.
3
Send messages in the same panel
The conversation view, input box, and management menu all live inside the same messaging UI.
The
/messages route exists for sign-in gating and deep links from notifications or emails. It briefly shows an instruction screen and then redirects you back to the main site, where messages open in the header panel. It does not act as a standalone inbox.What Messaging Supports
Message Notifications
Messaging-related notifications are configured from Notification Preferences -> Messages:- Direct Messages
- Playlist Invites
The message icon itself also shows a live unread badge while you browse BeatPass.
Privacy & Safety
Messaging is private to the conversation participants. Keep the usual safety rules in mind when chatting with other users. If someone is abusing messaging:- Delete the conversation from your recent list if needed
- Report the user from their profile if they are violating the Content Guidelines
Related Topics
Following System
Follow users to easily find them in messaging suggestions.
Notification Settings
Customize how you receive message notifications.