# 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.

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*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://748165138-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LH9CCYPqjHw1VKNcuiq%2Fsync%2F9f51246f1e4fda7c307be20aad49365b0ff76280.png?generation=1598261557077529\&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.