Start a direct message

Select "New Direct Message" from the Pinguin home tab, or type /sendmessage followed by your message in any Slack conversation.

Pinguin home tab with New Direct Message selected, or typing /sendmessage in Slack

Compose your message

Write the message you want to send. You can edit the text before anything goes out to your recipients.

Composing a direct message in Pinguin

Preview your message

Review a live preview of your DM. Add an image or attach CTA buttons before you send.

Direct message preview with options to add images or CTA buttons

Adding a CTA

Add a call-to-action button with a label and URL. Recipients can click straight through to docs, forms, or any link you choose.

Adding a CTA button to a direct message

Send now or schedule

When you're ready, send your message immediately or schedule it for a specific date and time.

Options to send a direct message now or schedule for later

Select recipients and send

Choose who should receive your message, then send. Your message will have been sent as a DM!

Selecting direct message recipients and confirmation that the DM was sent