zulip/help/include/send-dm.md

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{tab|desktop-web}

1. Click the plus () button next to DIRECT MESSAGES in the left sidebar, or the New direct message button at the bottom of the app.

2. Start typing the name of the person or group you want to message, and select their name from the list of suggestions. You can continue adding as many message recipients as you like.

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!!! keyboard_tip ""

You can also use the <kbd>X</kbd> keyboard shortcut to start a new direct
message conversation.

!!! tip ""

You can also click on any user in the right sidebar to start composing
a direct message to them. Or open their **user card** by clicking on
their profile picture or name, and select **Send direct message**.

{tab|mobile}

1. Tap the Direct messages ( ) tab at the bottom of the app.

2. Tap the New DM button at the top of the app to message one person, or New group DM to message any number of people.

3. Start typing the name of the person you want to message, and select their name from the list of suggestions.

4. (if sending a group DM) Continue adding as many message recipients as you like. Approve by tapping the checkmark () button in the bottom right corner of the app.

5. Compose your message, and tap the send () button in the bottom right corner of the app.

!!! tip ""

You can also tap on a user's profile picture or name, and tap the
**Send direct message** button at the bottom of the app.

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