zulip/templates/zerver/help/create-a-stream.md

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# Create a stream
By default, all users other than guests can create streams.
Organization administrators can
[restrict stream creation](/help/configure-who-can-create-streams) to
admins only, or to members meeting a minimum account age.
If you are an administrator setting up streams for the first time, we highly
recommend reading our
[guide to streams](/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip#create-streams)
first.
## Create a stream
{relative|stream|all}
1. Click **Create stream** on the right.
1. Fill out the requested info, and click **Create**.
!!! warn ""
You will only see the **Create stream** button if you have
permission to create streams.
## Stream options
There are several parameters you can set while creating a stream. All but
**Announce stream** you can change later.
* **Stream name**: Appears in the left sidebar for subscribed users. The
stream name can be in any language, and can include spaces and other
punctuation.
* **Stream description**: Helps users decide whether to subscribe when they
are browsing streams.
* **Announce stream**: Posts a message to `#announce` advertising the new
stream. Organization administrators can change the stream used for stream
creation announcements in organization settings.
* **Stream permissions**: See [Stream permissions](/help/stream-permissions).
* **People to add**: You can copy the membership from an existing stream, or
enter users one by one.