# Block image and website previews

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By default, when a user links to an image or a website, a preview of the
image or website content is shown. You can choose to disable previews of
images and/or website links.

Zulip proxies all external images in messages through the server, to
prevent images from being used to track Zulip users.

### Block image and website previews

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1. Under **Other settings**, toggle **Show previews of uploaded and linked images and videos**.

1. Under **Other settings**, toggle **Show previews of linked websites**.

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## Related articles

* [Manage your uploaded files](/help/manage-your-uploaded-files)
* [Share and upload files](/help/share-and-upload-files)
* [View images and videos](/help/view-images-and-videos)