How do I send a message to a user in an account?
You can view a user in your account and send a message to the user.
The message link connects to your Inbox, which you can also use to message a user directly.
Open Account
![Open Account](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/007/949/740/original/167b4d34-2e3f-4046-9aed-39673e67bdab.png)
In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].
Open People
![Open People](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/002/755/415/original/59a3b177-c463-4464-9ce9-51c59096b183.png)
In Account Navigation, click the People link.
Open User Profile
![Open User Profile](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/004/972/029/original/7335670a-7a46-4283-929f-47df5d65c7c8.png)
In the search results, click the user's name.
Send Message
![Send Message](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/039/276/original/a75c128a-31bb-4b15-a460-98475838dc32.png)
Canvas redirects you to the Inbox, where you can compose your message to the student.
When you are finished, click the Send button.