> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.translate.technology/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.translate.technology/features/automatic-translation/dm-translation.md).

# DM Translation

To setup automatic translation on a **Direct Message (DM)**, the `@translate` bot needs to be part of the DM. To do this, create a *new DM* that includes both `@translate` and the person you want to DM with. Now this new DM includes `@translate`, so the bot can perform auto-translations. Within the new DM, mention `@translate` to get the menu buttons, choose \[Settings], etc., [just as you would for any channel](/features/automatic-translation/translate-your-messages.md).