zulip/help/browse-and-subscribe-to-streams.md

# Browse and subscribe to streams

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{tab|desktop-web}

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1. Scroll through the list of streams. You can use the **search box** near the
   top of the menu to filter the list by stream name or description.

1. Click the **plus**
   (<img src="/static/images/help/desktop-web-plus-icon.svg" alt="plus" class="help-center-icon"/>)
   icon to the left of a stream to subscribe to it.

!!! tip ""

    You can click on the icons in the upper right to sort the list of streams
    **by name** (<i class="fa fa-sort-alpha-asc"></i>),
    **by number of subscribers** (<i class="fa fa-user-o"></i>), or
    **by estimated weekly traffic** (<i class="fa fa-bar-chart"></i>).

{tab|mobile}

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1. Scroll through the list of streams.

1. Tap the **plus**
   (<img src="/static/images/help/mobile-plus-icon.svg" alt="plus" class="help-center-icon"/>)
   icon to the right of a stream to subscribe to it.

!!! tip ""

    You can also press and hold a stream until the long-press menu appears, and
    tap **Subscribe**.

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## Related articles

* [Streams and topics](/help/streams-and-topics)