diff --git a/help/direct-messages.md b/help/direct-messages.md
index 1f25646ba5..be997754cb 100644
--- a/help/direct-messages.md
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@@ -28,6 +28,21 @@ 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.
 
+## Find a direct message conversation
+
+{start_tabs}
+
+{tab|desktop-web}
+
+1. If the **DIRECT MESSAGES** section in the left sidebar is collapsed, click on
+   the **DIRECT MESSAGES** heading to expand it.
+1. At the bottom of the list of your recent direct messages, click **more
+   conversations**. If you don't see this link, you are already viewing all of
+   your direct message conversations.
+1. Type the name of a participant in the conversation you're looking for.
+
+{end_tabs}
+
 ## Access all DMs
 
 {start_tabs}
@@ -47,6 +62,7 @@ If using Zulip in a browser or desktop, there are several ways to access an exis
 
 {end_tabs}
 
+
 ## Related articles
 
 * [Typing notifications](/help/typing-notifications)