Guide to Direct Messages (DMs) on Audius

Audius allows you to connect with artists, fans, and other users through Direct Messages (DMs). DMs on Audius enable one-on-one communication between users, including artists, fans, and others in the community. Whether you want to connect with fellow music lovers or engage with your supporters, DMs are an easy way to start a private conversation.

This guide covers everything you need to know about managing your inbox, sending messages, and utilizing these features.

Note: Group messaging is not available at this time.

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Configuring Inbox Settings

Audius gives you control over who can message you, helping you manage your inbox efficiently. You can access your inbox settings from the Settings page or by clicking the gear icon on the Messages page.

Inbox Privacy Settings

Audius provides flexible settings to control who can send you messages. Here's how to manage these options:

• Allow Messages from Everyone:
  By default, this toggle is On, which allows any Audius user to send you messages. If you turn this toggle Off, you can decide more specifically who can message you by selecting any combination of the following options:some text
  • People You Follow: Only users you follow can send you messages.
  • Tip Supporters: Allow messages from users who have tipped you.
  • Artists You’ve Tipped: Allow messages from artists you have tipped.
  • Your Followers: Allow messages from users who follow you.
  • Verified Users: Only verified Audius users can send you messages.

Simply check or uncheck these boxes according to your preferences, then click Save Changes to apply your inbox settings.

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Managing Conversations

Deleting Conversations

You can delete conversation threads at any time. However, keep in mind that deleting a conversation only removes it from your account—the other person will still be able to see the conversation on their end.

Blocking Users

Blocking individual users prevents them from sending you messages. You can block someone either from their profile or within an ongoing conversation. However, blocking a user will not prevent them from viewing your profile or interacting with your public content.

Reporting Abuse

Your safety is a priority on Audius. If you encounter abusive behavior or inappropriate content, you can report it directly within the app. Reports can be submitted from within a conversation or from a user's profile.

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Message Blasts

Message Blasts are a feature designed for artists to engage with their fanbase by sending targeted messages. Verified artists or those with at least a bronze badge can send Message Blasts to specific groups of their audience.

How Message Blasts Work

When composing a new message, eligible artists will see the option to Send a Message Blast. This feature allows artists to send updates to specific fan groups. Audience options include:

• Your Followers
• Tip Supporters (fans who have sent you a tip)
• All Purchasers (everyone who has purchased content from you on Audius)
• Remix Creators (creators who have remixed your tracks)

For Purchasers and Remix Creators, artists can filter by specific releases to send more targeted messages, such as reaching out to users who remixed a particular track.

Message Blasts are one-way communications from the artist to their selected audience. Fans can respond or react to the Message Blast, and their replies will appear in a separate DM thread, similar to a standard direct message.

Eligibility

To send a Message Blast, users must meet one of the following requirements:

• Verified Artist Status, or
• Have at least a bronze badge (or higher) on Audius.

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Ready to Start Messaging?

You’re now equipped to make the most of Audius' Direct Messages and Message Blasts. Whether you're connecting with friends or engaging with your fanbase, these tools provide a seamless way to communicate on the platform.