TikTok Expands Options for Direct Messages

Source: TikTok

TikTok has expanded the options for Direct Message settings, giving creators the ability to select who they want to receive messages from, such as everyone, suggested friends, mutual followers, people you’ve sent messages to, or no one.

With new options, creators get flexibility in who can reach them through DMs. In the past, creators could only receive DMs from people they followed, which isn't ideal as DMs can be a place to engage with fans, collaborate with other creators, or get inquiries from brands. Creators can adjust the settings based on their preferences and how they value DMs.

This also finds TikTok adding more features that reflect traditional social media platforms, which is notable as it continues to refer to itself as an entertainment platform.