Step 1: Open the Messages window
Click on the "Messages" window in the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the chat window.
Step 2: Click the Compose button
In the top-right corner of the chat window, click the pencil icon to start a new message.
Step 3: Search for the recipient
Enter the name or email of the person you want to message. You can message any user on Contra.
Step 4: Write and send your message
Compose your message in the text field and click Enter to send.
Additional notes
If the person is not in your network, your message will be reviewed by our internal team before it is sent.
If you haven’t messaged this person before, they’ll need to accept your message before the conversation starts.
How to create a thread
You can also create threaded conversations within your DMs.
Hover over the message you want to start a thread from. Click on the arrow button on the lefthand side of the message to create the thread.
Your threaded replies will be visible under the original message in your conversation history. You can access your thread again at any time by clicking on the number of replies.
