# Operator

## Dashboard
This article describes how to manage configuration of Streams and Connections in your Datastreams Platform account.

### Create a Stream
Use the following steps to create a Stream:
1.	In the sidebar, navigate to **OPERATOR**, click **DASHBOARDS**.
2.	Click **+** on the bottom right.
3.	On the left pane, enter the details of the **New Stream**, i.e.: **Name**, **Description**, and **Connection**.
4.	Select an existing Connection or create a new one.
5.	On the right pane, edit or enter the details of the Connection.
6.	Click **SAVE**.