diff --git a/help/direct-messages.md b/help/direct-messages.md
index 009e34923d..8f358c394d 100644
--- a/help/direct-messages.md
+++ b/help/direct-messages.md
@@ -74,6 +74,16 @@ If using Zulip in a browser or desktop, there are several ways to access an exis
 * Open the compose box, and enter a list of users on the **To:**
   line. Type <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>.</kbd> to open that conversation.
 
+## View all direct messages
+
+{start_tabs}
+
+{tab|desktop-web}
+
+{relative|message|direct}
+
+{end_tabs}
+
 ## Related articles
 
 * [Typing notifications](/help/typing-notifications)
diff --git a/zerver/lib/markdown/help_relative_links.py b/zerver/lib/markdown/help_relative_links.py
index af2e078631..796c06a192 100644
--- a/zerver/lib/markdown/help_relative_links.py
+++ b/zerver/lib/markdown/help_relative_links.py
@@ -101,12 +101,20 @@ starred_instructions = """
    sidebar, or by [searching](/help/search-for-messages) for `is:starred`.
 """
 
+direct_instructions = """
+1. In the left sidebar, click the **All direct messages**
+   (<i class="fa fa-align-right"></i>) icon to the right of the
+   **Direct messages** label, or use the <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd>
+   keyboard shortcut.
+"""
+
 message_info = {
     "drafts": ["Drafts", "/#drafts", draft_instructions],
     "scheduled": ["Scheduled messages", "/#scheduled", scheduled_instructions],
     "recent": ["Recent conversations", "/#recent", recent_instructions],
     "all": ["All messages", "/#all_messages", all_instructions],
     "starred": ["Starred messages", "/#narrow/is/starred", starred_instructions],
+    "direct": ["All direct messages", "/#narrow/is/dm", direct_instructions],
 }