When a member sends you a Direct Message for the first time, you'll receive a Message Request. You can access these requests in your Message Inbox.
In the Message Inbox, new Message Requests appear with any existing conversations, along with options to accept the message, ignore the request, or block the user. You can also access and manage all requests by selecting Message Requests at the bottom of the screen.
Tap Accept (check mark icon) to accept the message request. This opens a new conversation with the member and sends a message notifying them that you've accepted their request. From here, you can continue to message the member using the new thread.
Tap Ignore (hand icon) to ignore the request and remove it from your Message Inbox. To find the request in the future or to change your selection, go to Message Requests.
Tap Block (cancel icon) to block the message request and the user.
For requests you've sent other members that haven't been accepted, you can withdraw the request. For requests you've accepted, you'll have the option to block the contact. For requests you've ignored, you can accept or block the contact.