# Restrict stream membership management

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By default, anyone other than guests can add other users to streams. However,
you can restrict the ability to do so to specific
[roles](/help/roles-and-permissions). You can also can configure who can remove
other users from a public stream. For private streams, administrators must be
subscribed to the stream to configure these settings.

## Configure who can add users

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{settings_tab|organization-permissions}

1. Under **Stream permissions**, configure **Who can add users to streams**.

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## Configure who can remove users

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{relative|stream|all}

1. Select a stream.

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1. Under **Stream permissions**, configure
   **Who can unsubscribe others from this stream?**

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## Related articles

* [Add or remove users from a stream](/help/add-or-remove-users-from-a-stream)
* [Roles and permissions](/help/roles-and-permissions)