Create a channel

Channels are the best way to keep conversations organized in Slack. You can create a channel for just about any project, topic, or team, and whatever else you can think of!

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Create a channel

Desktop

Mobile

  1. Click the   plus sign in the sidebar.
  2. Select   Channel. If you’re on a paid plan, you can select Blank channel to set up a regular channel, or choose a template to automatically set your channel up for a specific purpose (like managing a project, handling approvals, and more). 
  3. Enter a channel name and choose whether your channel should be public or private, then click Create.
  1. From the   Home tab, tap the   plus sign.
  2. Enter a channel name, then tap Next.
  3. Choose a channel type (public or private), then tap Create

Note: By default, members can create channels and Multi-Channel Guests can create private channels (but Workspace Owners can change these permissions). If you can't create a channel, find a Workspace Owner to ask for help.

Who can use this feature?
  • By default, members and sometimes guests
  • Available on all plans