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title: "Send Direct Message"
slug: "send-direct-message"
updated: 2026-05-13T01:46:51Z
published: 2026-05-13T01:46:51Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/send-direct-message"
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# Send Direct Message

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 9.25.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 9.25.0 |
| **Location** | Integration > Microsoft Teams |

The **Send Direct Message** step sends a direct message to a specified Microsoft Teams user. The step uses the configured Microsoft 365 authentication token to deliver the message based on the permissions assigned in Azure.

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#### Teams Connection

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Selected Auth Token | Selects the Microsoft 365 authentication token used to connect to Microsoft Teams. The token must have permission to send chat messages. | Dropdown |
| Use FlowData for Auth Token | When enabled, it allows the authentication token to be provided dynamically via Flow data rather than selecting a predefined token. | Boolean |

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| User Email | Specifies the email address of the Microsoft Teams user who will receive the direct message. | String |
| Message Text | Specifies the content of the direct message to be sent. | String |

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## Step Changes

| Description | Version | Date | Developer Task |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Send Direct Message step was introduced. | [9.25](https://documentation.decisions.com/v99/docs/version-925x-release-notes) | May 2026 | DT-046397 |

Related Information

[Microsoft Teams Module](/step-library/docs/[LINK_MANAGING_ACCOUNTS])