The **All messages** view is a feed of all the unmuted messages you have received, which combines stream messages and direct messages. It's a great way to see new messages as they come in. You can configure **All messages** to be the [default view](/help/configure-default-view#configure-default-view) for the Zulip web app. {start_tabs} {tab|desktop-web} 1. Open **All messages** from the left sidebar or with the A keyboard shortcut. {tab|mobile} 1. Tap the **All messages** (globe) tab in the upper left corner of the app. {end_tabs}