zulip/help/mute-a-channel.md

# Mute or unmute a channel

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## Mute a channel

{start_tabs}

{tab|desktop-web}

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1. Click **Mute channel**.

{tab|mobile}

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1. Tap **Mute channel**.

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{end_tabs}


## Unmute a channel

{start_tabs}

{tab|desktop-web}

{!channel-actions.md!}

1. Click **Unmute channel**.

{tab|mobile}

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1. Tap **Unmute channel**.

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{end_tabs}

## Alternate method to mute or unmute a channel

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{tab|desktop-web}

{relative|gear|channel-settings}

1. Select a channel.

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1. Under **Notification settings**, toggle **Mute channel**.

{tab|mobile}

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1. Tap **Channel settings**.

1. Toggle **Muted**.

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{end_tabs}

## Related articles

* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)

* [Mute a user](/help/mute-a-user)