zulip/templates/zerver/help/include/starting-a-new-private-thread.md

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1. Click the New private message button at the bottom of the Zulip window, or type x.
2. Type the names of one or more recipients. Auto-complete will provide suggestions for users you can message.

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!!! tip "" Rather than kicking off a group thread, consider starting the conversation in a new topic to make it easier to browse later on.