# Help: Private Messaging

#### Description

The PM module is for private messaging between users

#### Install/uninstall

No special measures necessary, follow the standard installation process – extract the /pm folder into the ../modules directory. Install the module through Admin -> System Module -> Modules.

Detailed instructions on installing modules are available in the XOOPS Operations Manual

#### Operating instructions

To set up this module you need to:

- You enter your Inbox directly from the front page, or by clicking on the top link “Go to module” in the PM's Admin area.
- Configure your preferences for the module (see “Preferences”) and optionally the PM block if you intend to use it (see “Blocks”).
- You can do mass deleting of your messages by using the “Prune” Messages" tab.

#### Tutorial

Tutorial coming soon.