diff --git a/help/configure-who-can-create-streams.md b/help/configure-who-can-create-streams.md index 633b0885b2..929ffaa16a 100644 --- a/help/configure-who-can-create-streams.md +++ b/help/configure-who-can-create-streams.md @@ -48,5 +48,5 @@ unadvertised web-public stream in a legitimate organization. ## Related articles -* [Create a stream](/help/create-a-stream) +* [Create a channel](/help/create-a-channel) * [Roles and permissions](/help/roles-and-permissions) diff --git a/help/create-a-stream.md b/help/create-a-channel.md similarity index 69% rename from help/create-a-stream.md rename to help/create-a-channel.md index f6a1e075f0..1e97898fb8 100644 --- a/help/create-a-stream.md +++ b/help/create-a-channel.md @@ -1,27 +1,27 @@ -# Create a stream +# Create a channel -By default, all users other than guests can create streams. Administrators can -[restrict the ability to create a stream](/help/configure-who-can-create-streams) to specific +By default, all users other than guests can create channels. Administrators can +[restrict the ability to create a channel](/help/configure-who-can-create-streams) to specific [roles](/help/roles-and-permissions). -If you are an administrator setting up streams for the first time, check out our +If you are an administrator setting up channels for the first time, check out our [guide to setting up channels for a new organization](/help/create-channels). ## Create a channel {!create-a-channel-instructions.md!} -## Stream options +## Channel options -There are several parameters you can set while creating a stream. All but -**Announce stream** you can change later. +There are several parameters you can set while creating a channel. All but +**Announce channel** 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 +* **Channel name**: Appears in the left sidebar for subscribed users. The + channel 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. +* **Channel description**: Helps users decide whether to subscribe when they + are browsing channels. * **Announce new stream in the [stream configured by your organization](/help/configure-automated-notices#new-stream-announcements)**: Posts a message in the "new streams" topic advertising the new stream. diff --git a/help/create-channels.md b/help/create-channels.md index 33ace94838..bda9d546d3 100644 --- a/help/create-channels.md +++ b/help/create-channels.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ {!create-a-channel-instructions.md!} -For more details about channel settings, see [Create a channel](/help/create-a-stream#stream-options). +For more details about channel settings, see [Create a channel](/help/create-a-channel#channel-options). ## Tips for creating channels @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ For more details about channel settings, see [Create a channel](/help/create-a-s ## Related articles * [Setting up your organization](/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip) -* [Create a stream](/help/create-a-stream#stream-options) +* [Create a channel](/help/create-a-channel#channel-options) * [Stream permissions](/help/stream-permissions) * [Set default streams for new users](/help/set-default-streams-for-new-users) * [Getting started with Zulip](/help/getting-started-with-zulip) diff --git a/help/direct-messages.md b/help/direct-messages.md index 46cec39378..aabda215fe 100644 --- a/help/direct-messages.md +++ b/help/direct-messages.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ of a [channel](/help/channels-and-topics). DMs work well for one-off messages, usually with just one or two others. If you find yourself frequently conversing with the same person or group, it -often works better to [create a private stream](/help/create-a-stream) for your +often works better to [create a private channel](/help/create-a-channel) for your conversations. This lets you organize your discussion into topics, and add or remove participants as needed. diff --git a/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip.md b/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip.md index cd7767eba3..8ea937c4eb 100644 --- a/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip.md +++ b/help/getting-your-organization-started-with-zulip.md @@ -65,8 +65,8 @@ us know! {end_tabs} -For more details about stream settings, see [Create a -stream](/help/create-a-stream#stream-options). +For more details about channel settings, see [Create a +channel](/help/create-a-channel#channel-options). ### Tips for creating channels diff --git a/help/include/sidebar_index.md b/help/include/sidebar_index.md index bdf69a183e..8b519b6d55 100644 --- a/help/include/sidebar_index.md +++ b/help/include/sidebar_index.md @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ * [Channels and topics](/help/channels-and-topics) * [Browse and subscribe to streams](/help/browse-and-subscribe-to-streams) * [Unsubscribe from a stream](/help/unsubscribe-from-a-stream) -* [Create a stream](/help/create-a-stream) +* [Create a channel](/help/create-a-channel) * [View stream subscribers](/help/view-stream-subscribers) * [Add or remove users from a stream](/help/add-or-remove-users-from-a-stream) * [Pin a stream](/help/pin-a-stream) diff --git a/help/public-access-option.md b/help/public-access-option.md index 9a60b37c4d..b4dea4dacc 100644 --- a/help/public-access-option.md +++ b/help/public-access-option.md @@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ communities such as open-source projects and research communities. See [Managing abuse](#managing-abuse) to learn why only trusted roles like moderators and administrators can create web-public streams. -## Creating a web-public stream +## Creating a web-public channel -To create a new web-public stream, follow the [instructions for -creating stream](/help/create-a-stream#create-a-stream_1), selecting -the **Web-public** option for **Who can access the stream?**. +To create a new web-public channel, follow the [instructions for +creating a channel](/help/create-a-channel#create-a-channel_1), selecting +the **Web-public** option for **Who can access the channel?**. To make an existing stream web-public, follow the instructions to [change the privacy of a diff --git a/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md b/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md index 1a925aa618..b62a063370 100644 --- a/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md +++ b/help/setting-up-zulip-for-a-class.md @@ -221,8 +221,8 @@ how to assign roles and permissions for a class. {end_tabs} -For more details about stream settings, see [Create a -stream](/help/create-a-stream#stream-options). +For more details about channel settings, see [Create a +channel](/help/create-a-channel#channel-options). ### Tips for creating streams diff --git a/templates/zerver/integrations/include/create-stream.md b/templates/zerver/integrations/include/create-stream.md index b69e619673..6331825ea9 100644 --- a/templates/zerver/integrations/include/create-stream.md +++ b/templates/zerver/integrations/include/create-stream.md @@ -1,2 +1,2 @@ -[Create the stream](/help/create-a-stream) you'd like to use for +[Create the stream](/help/create-a-channel) you'd like to use for {{ integration_display_name }} notifications. diff --git a/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py b/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py index 459f568ca2..435517e01c 100644 --- a/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py +++ b/zerver/lib/url_redirects.py @@ -86,6 +86,7 @@ HELP_DOCUMENTATION_REDIRECTS: List[URLRedirect] = [ URLRedirect("/help/configure-notification-bot", "/help/configure-automated-notices"), URLRedirect("/help/all-messages", "/help/combined-feed"), URLRedirect("/help/create-streams", "/help/create-channels"), + URLRedirect("/help/create-a-stream", "/help/create-a-channel"), ] LANDING_PAGE_REDIRECTS = [