Direct messages

# Who's online and typing

The header can show who's online and who's typing.

-   Online status and typing follow each person's privacy settings.
-   A block hides this status.

Direct conversations use the optional chats app. Your server needs to install it and turn on rooms. Read receipts aren't available yet.

![The conversation header shows Maya Chen with her handle, an Online label and a green presence dot.](https://welley.com/assets/media/dm-online-header-1584.20f8c870.webp)

The header shows when the other person is online.

![The conversation header shows Maya Chen with her handle and a Typing indicator.](https://welley.com/assets/media/dm-typing-header-1584.9f4c68dd.webp)

The header shows when the other person is typing a message.

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