zulip/help/include/left-sidebar-conversations.md

In the web app, the left sidebar provides quick access to your direct messages, and the streams you are subscribed to.

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1. Click on DIRECT MESSAGES or the name of a stream in the left sidebar. You will see a list of the most recent unread conversations that you have not muted.

2. Click on the conversation you are interested in.

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To see all conversations, click on **more conversations** (in direct messages) or **more topics**
(in a stream).

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