--- title: Messages Center Navigation and How to Start a New Message for General Contractors description: This article will guide you on how to use the Messaging Center for general contractors in planHub. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/messages-center-for-general-contractors#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW\_PlanHub\_Logo\_Navy.png\]](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design/PH%20Logos/NEW%202024%20PH%20Logos/NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png?height=40&name=NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png) - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Have an Issue? 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This guide walks you through how to find, organize, and manage project and general messages, so you never miss important updates. **Step 1:** Click the **Messages** icon in the upper right corner of your planHub account. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-8149-PM.png?width=670&height=316&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-8149-PM.png) **Step 2:** In the left panel, select the **Projects** tab to view messages related to specific projects—these include conversations from Bid Leveler or project-specific directories. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-18-2978-PM.png?width=670&height=316&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-18-2978-PM.png) **Step 3:** Click the **General** tab to see messages sent from your team via the directory or the Lead Finder.![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-0192-PM.png?width=670&height=366&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-0192-PM.png) **Step 4:** Select the **All** tab to view a combined list of both project and general messages.![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-14-6090-PM.png?width=670&height=365&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-14-6090-PM.png) **Step 5:** To respond to a message, select it from your list. Type your reply in the text bar at the bottom, then click the arrow icon to send it. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-15-0380-PM.png?width=670&height=316&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-15-0380-PM.png) **Step 6:** For more options on any message, click the three dots (**...**) on the right side to open a drop-down menu with actions like muting the conversation or blocking the user. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-4486-PM.png?width=670&height=320&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-17-4486-PM.png) **Step 7:** Click the **info** icon (a lowercase i) at the top right of a message to view more details. In the pop-up window, you'll find information about members, files shared in the message, and quick links.![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-16-0211-PM.png?width=670&height=322&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-16-0211-PM.png) **Step 8:** Close the info window by clicking the **X** in the upper right corner. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-19-3537-PM.png?width=670&height=354&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-19-3537-PM.png) **Step 9:** Use the **Search all channels** taskbar at the top to find messages. Enter keywords such as project names, contact names, or file names, then press Enter. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-18-8287-PM.png?width=670&height=318&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-18-8287-PM.png) **Step 10:** Below the search bar, see indicators showing how many messages, company names, projects, files, or people match your keyword. **Step 11:** In your search results, click the three dots (**...**) on the right of a message for further options: mark as unread, reply, edit message, or delete. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-15-5536-PM.png?width=670&height=314&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-15-5536-PM.png) **Step 12:** Add emojis to messages using the emoji icon found to the right of the action menu. ![](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-16-4283-PM.png?width=670&height=317&name=undefined-May-29-2026-09-00-16-4283-PM.png) The Messages Center in planHub keeps all your project and team communications organized in one place. 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