Restrict moving messages
Zulip lets you configure who can edit message topics and move topics between
channels. These permissions can be granted to any combination of
roles, groups, and individual
users.
In addition to granting organization-wide permissions, you can configure
permissions for each channel. For example, you could allow the "engineering"
group to move messages just in the #engineering channel.
In general, allowing all organization members to edit message topics is highly
recommended because:
- It allows the community to keep conversations organized, even if some members
are still learning how to use topics effectively.
- It makes it possible to fix a typo in the topic of a message you just sent.
You can let users edit topics without a time limit, or prohibit topic editing on
older messages to avoid potential abuse. The time limit will never apply to
administrators and moderators.
Permissions for moving messages between channels can be configured separately.
This feature is only available to organization owners and administrators.
- Instructions for all platforms
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Click on the gear () icon in the upper
right corner of the web or desktop app.
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Select Organization settings.
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On the left, click Organization permissions.
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Under Moving messages, configure Who can edit topics in any channel.
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Click Save changes.
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Click on the gear () icon in
the upper right corner of the web or desktop app.
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Select Channel settings.
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Click All in the upper left.
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Select a channel.
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Select the General tab on the right.
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Click Advanced configuration to view advanced configuration options.
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Under Moderation permissions, configure Who can move messages inside this
channel.
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Click Save changes.
Set a time limit for editing topics
The time limit you set will not apply to administrators and moderators.
- Instructions for all platforms
-
Click on the gear () icon in the upper
right corner of the web or desktop app.
-
Select Organization settings.
-
On the left, click Organization permissions.
-
Under Moving messages, configure Time limit for editing topics.
-
Click Save changes.
This feature is only available to organization owners and administrators.
- Instructions for all platforms
-
Click on the gear () icon in the upper
right corner of the web or desktop app.
-
Select Organization settings.
-
On the left, click Organization permissions.
-
Under Moving messages, configure Who can move messages out of any channel.
-
Click Save changes.
-
Click on the gear () icon in
the upper right corner of the web or desktop app.
-
Select Channel settings.
-
Click All in the upper left.
-
Select a channel.
-
Select the General tab on the right.
-
Click Advanced configuration to view advanced configuration options.
-
Under Moderation permissions, configure Who can move messages out of this
channel.
-
Click Save changes.
Set a time limit for moving messages between channels
The time limit you set will not apply to administrators and moderators.
- Instructions for all platforms
-
Click on the gear () icon in the upper
right corner of the web or desktop app.
-
Select Organization settings.
-
On the left, click Organization permissions.
-
Under Moving messages, configure Time limit for moving messages
between channels.
-
Click Save changes.
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