diff --git a/help/include/mute-unmute-intro.md b/help/include/mute-unmute-intro.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e4e7aa12b6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/help/include/mute-unmute-intro.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+Zulip lets you mute topics and streams to avoid receiving notifications messages
+you are not interested in. Muting a stream effectively mutes all topics in
+that stream. You can also manually **mute** a topic in an unmuted stream, or
+**unmute** a topic in a muted stream.
+
+Muting has the following effects:
+
+- Messages in muted topics do not generate notifications (including [alert
+ word](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications#alert-words) notifications), unless
+ you are [mentioned](/help/mention-a-user-or-group).
+- Messages in muted topics do not appear in the [**All messages**
+ view](/help/all-messages).
+- Muted topics appear in the [**Recent conversations**
+ view](/help/recent-conversations) only if the **Include muted** filter is
+ enabled.
+- Unread messages in muted topics do not contribute to stream unread counts.
+- In the left sidebar, muted topics and streams are grayed out. They are also
+ sorted to the bottom of their stream (for topics) or stream section (for
+ streams).
+
+!!! warn ""
+
+ **Note**: Some parts of the Zulip experience may start to degrade
+ if you receive more than a few hundred muted messages a day.
diff --git a/help/include/sidebar_index.md b/help/include/sidebar_index.md
index 8d291ad7b8..06ddc4b39d 100644
--- a/help/include/sidebar_index.md
+++ b/help/include/sidebar_index.md
@@ -128,8 +128,8 @@
## Notifications
* [Stream notifications](/help/stream-notifications)
* [DMs, mentions, and alerts](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications)
-* [Mute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
-* [Mute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
+* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
+* [Mute or unmute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)
* [Mute a user](/help/mute-a-user)
* [Email notifications](/help/email-notifications)
* [Desktop notifications](/help/desktop-notifications)
diff --git a/help/mute-a-stream.md b/help/mute-a-stream.md
index 462d9390b4..09271d1649 100644
--- a/help/mute-a-stream.md
+++ b/help/mute-a-stream.md
@@ -1,17 +1,6 @@
-# Mute a stream
+# Mute or unmute a stream
-Messages from muted streams do not show up in **All messages** or generate
-notifications, unless you are
-[mentioned](/help/mention-a-user-or-group). Messages from muted streams
-do not generate [alert word](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications#alert-words) notifications.
-
-Muted streams still appear in the left sidebar, but they are grayed out and
-sorted to the bottom of their section.
-
-!!! warn ""
-
- **Note**: Some parts of the Zulip experience may start to degrade
- if you receive more than a few hundred muted messages a day.
+{!mute-unmute-intro.md!}
## Mute a stream
diff --git a/help/mute-a-topic.md b/help/mute-a-topic.md
index 82605be0ba..b2e3bda478 100644
--- a/help/mute-a-topic.md
+++ b/help/mute-a-topic.md
@@ -1,10 +1,6 @@
-# Mute a topic
+# Mute or unmute a topic
-Messages from muted topics do not show up in either **All messages**
-or **Recent conversations**, nor do they generate notifications (including
-[alert word](/help/dm-mention-alert-notifications#alert-words)
-notifications), unless you are [mentioned](/help/mention-a-user-or-group).
-They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
+{!mute-unmute-intro.md!}
## Mute a topic
@@ -18,7 +14,8 @@ They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
!!! tip ""
- You can also click the **mute** () icon in the message recipient bar to mute the topic.
+ You can also click the **mute** () icon
+ in the message recipient bar or in **Recent conversations**.
{tab|mobile}
@@ -30,16 +27,41 @@ They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
{end_tabs}
-## Browse and unmute previously muted topics
+## Unmute a topic
{start_tabs}
{tab|desktop-web}
-{settings_tab|muted-topics}
+{!topic-actions.md!}
-1. In the **Actions** column, click **Unmute** next to each topic you want
- to unmute.
+1. Select **Unmute topic**.
+
+!!! tip ""
+
+ You can also click the **unmute** () icon
+ in the message recipient bar or in **Recent conversations**.
+
+{tab|mobile}
+
+{!topic-long-press-menu.md!}
+
+1. Tap **Unmute topic**.
+
+{!topic-long-press-menu-tip.md!}
+
+{end_tabs}
+
+## Manage configured topics
+
+{start_tabs}
+
+{tab|desktop-web}
+
+{settings_tab|topics}
+
+1. Configure notifications for each topic by selecting the desired option from
+ the dropdown in the **Status** column.
{tab|mobile}
@@ -47,7 +69,7 @@ They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
()
tab at the bottom of the app.
-1. Select a stream containing topics you want to unmute.
+1. Select a stream containing topics you want to configure.
1. Tap the **Topics list**
()
@@ -55,7 +77,7 @@ They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
{!topic-long-press-menu.md!}
-1. Tap **Unmute topic**.
+1. Tap **Mute topic** or **Unmute topic**.
!!! tip ""
@@ -65,6 +87,5 @@ They also do not contribute to stream unread counts.
## Related articles
-* [Mute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
-
+* [Mute or unmute a stream](/help/mute-a-stream)
* [Mute a user](/help/mute-a-user)
diff --git a/zerver/lib/markdown/help_settings_links.py b/zerver/lib/markdown/help_settings_links.py
index 928a3d8786..8742ed75fa 100644
--- a/zerver/lib/markdown/help_settings_links.py
+++ b/zerver/lib/markdown/help_settings_links.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ link_mapping = {
"your-bots": ["Personal settings", "Bots", "/#settings/your-bots"],
"alert-words": ["Personal settings", "Alert words", "/#settings/alert-words"],
"uploaded-files": ["Personal settings", "Uploaded files", "/#settings/uploaded-files"],
- "muted-topics": ["Personal settings", "Muted topics", "/#settings/muted-topics"],
+ "topics": ["Personal settings", "Topics", "/#settings/topics"],
"muted-users": ["Personal settings", "Muted users", "/#settings/muted-users"],
"organization-profile": [
"Organization settings",