At long last, Meta will let you send DMs on Threads. But there's a catch.

Threads is testing out new features on the platform.

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• Threads is rolling out a test for direct messages in the app.
• Previously, users had to switch between Threads and Instagram for direct messaging.
• DMs will only be available in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Argentina — for now.

It's about time you could send a DM on Threads.

Threads, Meta's rival app to Twitter, is officially rolling out a test that lets users send and receive direct messages within the stand-alone app.