# SendMessageDisallowedIndicator

Renders the indicator shown when the current user cannot send messages in the channel. This is the default component for the [`SendMessageDisallowedIndicator`](/chat/docs/sdk/react-native/core-components/channel#sendmessagedisallowedindicator/) prop.

## Best Practices

- Show a clear reason or guidance when sending is disallowed.
- Keep the indicator unobtrusive but visible.
- Update it based on real-time permission changes.
- Avoid placing interactive elements that imply sending is possible.
- Override via `Channel` prop for consistent styling.


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This page was last updated at 2026-03-06T17:06:08.604Z.

For the most recent version of this documentation, visit [https://getstream.io/chat/docs/sdk/react-native/ui-components/send-message-disallowed-indicator/](https://getstream.io/chat/docs/sdk/react-native/ui-components/send-message-disallowed-indicator/).