# Mute 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/add-an-alert-word) notifications. Muted streams still appear in the left sidebar, though they are grayed out. !!! 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 a stream {start_tabs} {!stream-actions.md!} 3. Select **Mute the stream (stream name)**. {end_tabs} ## Unmute a stream {start_tabs} {!stream-actions.md!} 3. Select the **Unmute the stream (stream name)**. {end_tabs} ## Related Articles * [Mute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)