17.7. How to Send and Read Private Messages with Nextdoor for Android

When you tap [REPLY] on a message posted by a neighbor, neighbors who can see the initial message can see your name and message. If you do not want other neighbors to see your information, you can send a private reply.

To send a private reply to a public message:

  1. Tap the subject (description) of the message to see the full message.

  2. Tap [...] below the message.

  3. Tap [Send Private Message].

  4. Use the onscreen keyboard to type your message.

  5. To send your message, tap [SEND] at the top right corner of the screen.

    Note

    To not send the message, tap [CANCEL] at the top left corner of the screen.

You can also send a private message that is not a reply to a public message. For help with this, see Section 16.1.9, “How to Find a Neighbor with Nextdoor for iPhone”.

Nextdoor keeps copies of your private messages in your Inbox.

To read messages in your Inbox:

  1. Tap at the top left corner of the screen.

  2. Tap Inbox. A list of messages in your Inbox will come into view. You can use your finger to drag up or down to scroll through the list.

  3. To see a full message, tap the subject (description) of the message.

To send a private reply to a message in your Inbox:

  1. While you can see the full message, tap in the Add a reply... box at the bottom of the message.

  2. Use the onscreen keyboard to type your reply.

  3. To send your reply, tap [SEND] at the top right corner of the screen.

    Note

    To not send the reply, tap [CANCEL] at the top left corner of the screen. Tap < at the top left corner of the screen to go back to your Inbox.