# Reading direct messages (DMs)

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1. If the **Direct messages** section in the left sidebar is collapsed, click
   on it to expand it.

1. Click on a conversation under **Direct messages**.

1. Read the conversation, scrolling down with the mouse or by pressing
   <kbd>PgDn</kbd>.

1. If the conversation is not of interest, you can
   [mark all messages as read](/help/marking-messages-as-read) by
   jumping to the bottom with the **Scroll to bottom**
   (<i class="fa fa-chevron-down"></i>) button or the <kbd>End</kbd> shortcut.

1. Click on the next conversation in the left sidebar, or use the
   <kbd>P</kbd> key to go to the next unread conversation.

1. To view all your direct message conversations, click the **more
   conversations** link at the bottom of the **Direct messages** section.

!!! tip ""

    You can also find recent DMs in the [**Recent
    conversations**](/help/recent-conversations) tab by selecting the **Include DMs** option.

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## Related articles

* [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
* [Reading conversations](/help/reading-conversations)
* [Finding a conversations to read](/help/finding-a-conversation-to-read)
* [Reading strategies](/help/reading-strategies)