diff --git a/help/messaging-tips.md b/help/messaging-tips.md
index 35bdc5be83..bd8bc111f0 100644
--- a/help/messaging-tips.md
+++ b/help/messaging-tips.md
@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@
 
 * [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
 * [Starting a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic)
-* [Starting a new private thread](/help/starting-a-new-private-thread)
+* [Starting a new direct message](/help/starting-a-new-direct-message)
 * [Replying to messages](/help/replying-to-messages)
diff --git a/help/open-the-compose-box.md b/help/open-the-compose-box.md
index e6ccaf2f0c..86b93dcf72 100644
--- a/help/open-the-compose-box.md
+++ b/help/open-the-compose-box.md
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ arrow if the box is empty.
 
 * [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
 * [Starting a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic)
-* [Starting a new private thread](/help/starting-a-new-private-thread)
+* [Starting a new direct message](/help/starting-a-new-direct-message)
 * [Replying to messages](/help/replying-to-messages)
 * [Messaging tips & tricks](/help/messaging-tips)
 * [Keyboard shortcuts](/help/keyboard-shortcuts)
diff --git a/help/replying-to-messages.md b/help/replying-to-messages.md
index 14d29281e3..f98039cbe2 100644
--- a/help/replying-to-messages.md
+++ b/help/replying-to-messages.md
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@
 
 * [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
 * [Starting a new topic](/help/starting-a-new-topic)
-* [Starting a new private thread](/help/starting-a-new-private-thread)
+* [Starting a new direct message](/help/starting-a-new-direct-message)
 * [Quote and reply](/help/quote-and-reply)
 * [Messaging tips & tricks](/help/messaging-tips)
diff --git a/help/starting-a-new-topic.md b/help/starting-a-new-topic.md
index 3b77f59278..70aeea3de3 100644
--- a/help/starting-a-new-topic.md
+++ b/help/starting-a-new-topic.md
@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
 ## Related articles
 
 * [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip)
-* [Starting a new private thread](/help/starting-a-new-private-thread)
+* [Starting a new direct message](/help/starting-a-new-direct-message)
 * [Replying to messages](/help/replying-to-messages)
 * [Messaging tips & tricks](/help/messaging-tips)