How do I create a channel?

Company admins can create channels from the Communication page with the + next to Channels. Other users can’t create channels.

Steps

1. Click Communication in the left menu.
2. Click the + next to Channels in the chat sidebar.
3. Fill in the “Create Channel” window:
   • Channel Name (required), for example “Design-Team”
   • Description (optional)
   • Icon URL (optional): a link to an image
   • Private channel (optional)
4. Click Create Channel. The new channel opens.
5. Use the + next to the member avatars at the top of the channel to add people. See “How do I add someone to a channel?”

Good to know

• If you’re not an admin, you’ll see “Only admins can create channels.” Ask a company admin to create it for you.
• When you create a channel, you’re its only member. Nobody else can see it until you add them.
• Every channel is visible only to its members. Checking Private channel shows a lock icon instead of a # icon.