# Change the stream description

Note: Only administrators can change a stream's description.

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3. A window with your current stream subscriptions will appear.
From the left, select the stream whose description you'd like
to change.

    ![change description field](/static/images/help/change-stream-description.png)

    Under **Administrator settings** on the right, there is a field
with the current stream description.
Change your stream's description in this field, and click
**Change stream description** to save the change.

# Change the stream description

If you are an administrator of a Zulip organization, you can change the
description of any stream in your organization.

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    !!! tip ""
        {!all-streams.md!}

3. Click on the stream that you want to change the description of;
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{!stream-settings-scroll.md!} **Administrator settings** section. This section
shows all stream settings that can be modified by an organization administrator.

6. To make a public stream private, input the new stream description in the
field to the left of the **Change stream description** button. Click the
**Change stream description** button to save your changes.

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