If you chat with people on Discord, there may be many reasons why you want to close your DMs with someone. Be it to clean the inbox or remove threads with someone you no longer interact with. This also feature gives us a much-needed break from distracting texts to improve our time on the platform. But what if you change your mind and wish to bring a thread back to life? Well, you can easily find any previously closed DMs on Discord without much effort. Let’s see how.
How to Find Closed DMs on Discord
There are different ways through which you can find closed DMs. Stay tuned until the end.
Method 1: Via Search Bar
If you know the username of the person you are trying to find, you can directly search for them on Discord to see their closed DMs. Here’s how:
Option 1: Via Desktop
Follow the steps mentioned below to see how you can access closed DMs in the Discord desktop version:
1. Open Discord and click on Find or start a conversation at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Enter the user’s name in Where would you like to go?
Discord will automatically open the DMs of the person.
Option 2: Via Mobile
To search for a user from the Discord app on your mobile, check out these steps:
1. Open Discord and tap on Messages from the bottom menu.
2. Tap on Search and enter the username of the person.
3. Tap on the result to open closed DMs with any user.
Method 2: Via Friends Section
You can also review your friend list to select users whose DMs have been closed. Let’s see how:
1. Open Discord and click on Friends from the left menu.
2. Click on All from the top ribbon and then on the message icon over the targeted user.
Their message threads will be opened and back under your DM section.
Method 3: Via Direct Messages
The third way to find and open closed DMs is by accessing your Direct Messages section. Follow the steps to do the same:
1. Open Discord and click the plus icon under DIRECT MESSAGES from the left menu.
2. Type in the username of your friend in Find or start a conversation.
3. Tick the username from the results and click Create DM.
Their closed message threads will successfully be opened.
Method 4: Via Servers
Lastly, you can also find a user from a mutual server to open their closed DMs. Follow the steps mentioned below to do so:
1. In the Discord server, right-click on the username of the targeted user.
2. Select Message from the drop-down menu list.
That’s it, you will be able to see all messages exchanged with the user.
What Happens to Closed DMS on Discord?
By closing a DM on Discord, you remove it from the visible chat section under the Direct Messages section. You will no longer be able to access them until you specifically find the DMs on your own.
Will Closing My DMs on Discord Delete the Conversations?
No, Discord will not delete any conversation when you close a DM. You can easily open them any time you wish and get access to all exchanged messages unless you have specifically deleted them.
Also Read: Step By Step Guide to See Deleted Discord Messages
We hope you have understood all the ways through which you can find any closed DMs on Discord. Keep visiting TechCult to know the latest tech walkarounds. If you have any queries or suggestions, do reach out to us in the comment section.