Controlling Who Can Message You

## Managing Your Message Permissions By default, only your active subscribers can start new direct message conversations with you. This is the setting most creators prefer because it keeps the inbox focused on people who are actually supporting your work. You can change this behavior in **Dashboard → Settings** by toggling the **Allow messages from non-subscribers** option. **When set to subscribers-only (default):** - Only users with an active, paid subscription to your profile can send you new messages - Existing conversations continue to work even if someone's subscription expires (though this depends on your settings) - This keeps your inbox manageable and ensures the people contacting you are invested fans **When set to allow everyone:** - Any FANZA user can send you a message, whether they subscribe or not - This can be useful for creators who want to be accessible and use DMs as a way to convert interested people into subscribers - The downside is you'll likely get more messages, including some from people who have no intention of subscribing **Which should you choose?** There's no universally right answer. If you're a creator who values interaction and uses DMs as part of your content strategy (especially PPV messages), keeping it subscriber-only makes sense — the people who can message you are already paying customers. If you're newer and want to build connections or attract potential subscribers through conversation, opening it up can help with growth. You can switch between these settings at any time. The change takes effect immediately for new conversations.