---
title: "Send a private message"
method: POST
path: "/inbox/{username}"
tags: ["Messaging"]
---

# Send a private message

`POST /inbox/{username}`

Send a private message to another player.

## Path parameters

- `username` string, required

## Response `200`

The private message has been successfully sent.

- Ok
  - `ok` boolean, required

## Other responses

- `400` — The sending of the private message has failed.

---

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