> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/1.11.x/teacher-guide/social_network/internal_messaging.md).

# Internal messaging

From the *Social network* tab (left menu) the *Messages* entry allows you to send or receive messages. It is similar to most messaging tools.

![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-faf074b357cd8192e0d9c0e8b098796991271174%2Fimages257.png?alt=media)

*Illustration: Social network – Internal messaging - Inbox*

To write a message to another user (or a friend) subscribed to the platform:

* click the *Messages* link below your picture,
* click the *Compose message* icon ![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9f51246f1e4fda7c307be20aad49365b0ff76280%2Fgraphics338.png?alt=media),
* Chamilo will auto-complete the send-to field with known contacts,
* enter the subject and message (optionally you can add an attached file),
* click the *Send message* button.

If the recipient has entered their email in their profile, the message will also go automatically go to their email address.

> **Note**: If the other user has chosen to, the message will also be sent to his e-mail as a notification of internal message. However, he will have to enter the platform to answer you.