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

Create a stream

By default, all users other than guests can create streams.

Organization administrators can restrict stream creation to admins only, moderators 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 first.

Create a stream

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1. Click Create stream on the right.

2. Fill out the requested info, and click Create.

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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 #general advertising the new stream. Organization administrators can change the stream used for stream creation announcements.

• Stream permissions: See Stream permissions.

• People to add: You can copy the membership from an existing stream, or enter users one by one.