# איך אני מחפש בתיבת הדואר הנכנס שלי?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-search-my-inbox/221838>\
**Category:** Product Support\
**Created:** [24 במרץ,‏ 2022,‏ 3:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-search-my-inbox/221838 "2022-03-24T03:00:43Z")\
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**Post date:** [24 במרץ,‏ 2022,‏ 10:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-search-my-inbox/221838/3 "2022-03-24T10:08:44Z")

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> [@waffleslop](#):
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> Excuse me for this very basic question.

This is a great question! 🌻

> [@waffleslop](#):
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> I have been using Discourse for a private group

I personally would recommend that instead of using group inboxes, you create a secure category that only the group can access. Group inboxes are handy if you want to add a support email inbox to your site, but otherwise secure categories will be more feature rich and user friendly.

> [@waffleslop](#):
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> I’m sure I’m missing something basic.

Is it possible you don’t know how to get to your inbox? One way to get there is to select your user picture/avatar in the top right corner, then click on the messages envelope 📧 to see your recent messages, then click on the messages envelope a second time and you will be in your inbox. You can also go to your own profile page and then select `MESSAGES` from the menu.

Your messages inbox has a big blue button to start a new personal message to anyone (or to a group). You can also start a new personal message to someone by selecting their picture or @ mention in discussions to pop up their user card, which also has a big blue button to start a new message.

The 🔍 search button in top right corner offers up contextual filters. If you are in your messages it will show the `in:personal` you can then select to search just your personal messages.

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