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title: Stream / Channels Privacy
description: How to set a stream/channel as a Private channel. Sometimes, you do not want users to read what it’s inside a stream/channel, if so, please follow these steps. 1. Go on the top left side of the menu, and select…
url: "https://www.hibox.co/help/stream-channels-privacy/"
updated: "2025-02-20"
category: "Hibox Business Chat / Hibox - Chat and Streams"
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# Stream / Channels Privacy

How to set a stream/channel as a Private channel.

Sometimes, you do not want users to read what it’s inside a stream/channel, if so, please follow these steps.

1. Go on the top left side of the menu, and select the stream/channel you want to set as Private.
   ![Stream / Channels Privacy](http://hibox.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Stream-Channels-Privacy-1-400x280.png)
2. Click on the arrow next to the stream/channel name, on the top of the screen, then select the “Edit stream” option.
   ![Stream / Channels Privacy](http://hibox.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Stream-Channels-Privacy-2-400x369.png)
3. On the right section of the screen, you will now see a “Privacy” toggle button where you can turn the privacy on or off.
4. Please note that the Public Stream channel cannot be modified this way.