# Mute a stream Messages from muted streams do not show up in **All messages** or generate notifications, unless you are [@-mentioned](/help/at-mention-a-user). 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. !!! tip "" 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 {!stream-actions.md!} 3. Select **Mute the stream (stream name)**. ## Unmute a stream {!stream-actions.md!} 3. Select the **Unmute the stream (stream name)**. ## Related Articles * [Mute a topic](/help/mute-a-topic)