# Require topics in stream messages

Administrators can configure whether stream messages must have a
specified topic.

## Require topics in stream messages

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{settings_tab|organization-settings}

1. Under **Other settings**, toggle
   **Require topics in streams messages**.

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## Stream messages without a topic

If a user sends a message without a topic, the message's topic is
displayed as **(no topic)**.

Any user can [add a topic](/help/rename-a-topic) to messages without a topic.
They can do so regardless of whether they can [edit topics in
general](/help/configure-who-can-edit-topics).