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@@ -82,6 +82,14 @@ with NATS, find the service with: `kubectl get svc my-nats`.
 
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+## Create JetStream
+
+It is essential to create a NATS JetStream for a specific subject. For example, for a NATS server running locally use:
+
+```bash
+nats -s localhost:4222 stream add myStream --subjects mySubject
+```
+
 ## Related links
 - [Basic schema for a Dapr component]({{< ref component-schema >}})
 - Read [this guide]({{< ref "howto-publish-subscribe.md#step-2-publish-a-topic" >}}) for instructions on configuring pub/sub components