zulip/templates/zerver/help/create-a-stream.md

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# Create a stream
By default, all users other than guests can create streams.
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Organization administrators can
[restrict stream creation](/help/configure-who-can-create-streams) to
admins only, moderators only or to members meeting a minimum account age.
If you are an administrator setting up streams for the first time, check out our
[guide to setting up streams for a new organization][org-guide-new-streams].
[org-guide-new-streams]: /help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip#create-streams
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## Create a stream
{start_tabs}
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{relative|stream|all}
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1. Click **Create stream** on the right.
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1. Fill out the requested info, and click **Create**.
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!!! warn ""
**Note**: You will only see the **Create stream** button if you have
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permission to create streams.
{end_tabs}
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## Stream options
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There are several parameters you can set while creating a stream. All but
**Announce stream** you can change later.
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* **Stream name**: Appears in the left sidebar for subscribed users. The
stream name can be in any language, and can include spaces and other
punctuation.
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* **Stream description**: Helps users decide whether to subscribe when they
are browsing streams.
* **Who can access the stream?**: See [Stream permissions](/help/stream-permissions).
* **Announce stream**: Posts a message to `#general` advertising the new
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stream. Organization administrators can change the stream used for stream
creation announcements.
* **Who can post to the stream?**: See [Stream permissions](/help/stream-permissions).
* **Choose subscribers**: You can copy the membership from an existing stream or
[user group](/help/user-groups), add all users, or enter users one by one.