TikTok updates messages feature to reach more users!
Instagram is known to take ideas from other similar platforms regardless of later accusations or comparisons, but it’s not alone. Some are also inspired by features of the social network belonging to Meta, as has been done by ICT Tac with one of its most recent updates.
This week, the social network famous for its videos released an update through which will give users the ability to send and receive messages from all users. Currently, TikTok already offers direct messaging features on its platform. However, this option only works for people who follow each other on the social network.
How to set up messages on TikTok
The final update will be available a few months after it was first introduced in November last year to a small group of users. A) Yes, TikTok users will be able to send direct messages to anyone who opens their inbox to the public and with this, expand the possibility of sharing the content of the platform between more people instead of using another social network.
Despite this update, Users can choose to continue to receive messages only from their mutual subscribers or from their mutual subscribers and recommended friends. In this case, the function will be based on synced contacts or Facebook friends. And the final options for exchanging messages will be:
- All.
- Friends suggested.
- Mutual followers.
- The people you’ve sent messages to.
- No one. If you select this option, you will not be able to receive direct messages from anyone. TikTok notes that you’ll be able to access your message history in your inbox, but you won’t be able to receive new direct messages in those chats.
If you want to change the direct messaging setup, for some of the new options available, just follow these steps:* Tap the icon “Profile” at the bottom of the TikTok home screen. * Press the Menu button at the top and select “Settings and privacy” then “Privacy”. * To select “Direct Messages” then choose who you want to receive direct messages from.
Although TikTok’s popularity seems unstoppable and it is constantly looking to bring new possibilities to its users like sleep reminder feature, video editing, IMDb page access, The social network is currently under heavy pressure due to the possibility of blocking the application in the United States.
