# Send a Message to a Partner
Take the PXA course
Use *Messages* to quickly and easily communicate with your joined partners. This is a good way to resolve issues and communicate about future events.
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**Important:** Refer to the [Messaging Terms of Use](https://impact.com/terms-of-use-messaging/?_gl=1*j1tga9*_ga*MTI3MTM3MzE1Ni4xNjUyNjkzMjk1*_ga_MDF55NMH0F*MTY2MjAyMTAzMC4zODAuMS4xNjYyMDIxMjk1LjAuMC4w*_ga_MHKLSZ6DR4*MTY2MjAyMTAzMC4zNzcuMS4xNjYyMDIxMjk1LjAuMC4w) in your account profile window to ensure you stay within impact.com’s messaging guidelines.
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**Messaging permissions**
* You will need the **Messaging** account user permission to message partners. This permission is standard to the *Community Manager* and *Account Administrator* user roles, and can also be set as part of [custom roles](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/account-administration/account-settings/invite-and-manage-users/understanding-user-management-as-a-brand).
#### Message partners
There are 2 ways you can message your partners:
Via your Partners screen
Learn how to [message prospective partners](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/performance-program/recruiting-partners/prospective-partners/contact-a-prospect) and build your partnerships.
1. From the left navigation bar, select  **\[Engage]** → **Partners** → **Partners**.
2. Hover your cursor over the partner you want to send a message to, then select  **\[More]** → **Message**.
3. Enter the message you would like to send your partner.
* Optionally, you can  **\[Attach file]**. The following file types can be attached: CSV, PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF.
* All incoming and outgoing attachments are scanned for viruses.
4. Once you've enter your message and added your attachments, select **Send**.
Via your Inbox
Messaging your partners can be easier directly from your *Inbox*.
Learn how to [manage your inbox as a brand](https://help.impact.com/brand/what-would-you-like-to-learn-about/platform-features/reach-out-to-partners/messaging/manage-your-inbox-as-a-brand) and how to filter by specific partner relationship statuses and more.
1. In the top navigation bar, select  **\[Inbox]**.
2. In the search bar, find the partner you would like to message and select their name.
3. Enter the message you would like to send your partner.
* Optionally, you can  **\[Attach file]**. The following file types can be attached: CSV, PDF, JPEG, PNG, GIF.
* All incoming and outgoing attachments are scanned for viruses.
4. Once you've entered your message and added your attachments, select **Send**.
