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Archive a channel Archiving a channel removes it from the list of active conversations in your Slack workspace. The channel won't be open for new activity, but the history will be retained for easy browsing and searching. Keep in mind that Workspace Owners can restrict members from archiving channels, so if you don't see this option, contact an owner for help .
Tip: Looking to delete a channel? Visit Delete a channel .
What to expect
The archive icon will appear next to the channel name in the sidebar.
Members will receive a direct message from Slackbot to let them know the channel was archived.
Messages from the archived channel will appear in search results, allowing m embers to browse the conversation history in Slack.
Members will be removed from that channel (public channels only).
Apps connected to the channel will be disabled. To archive a shared channel, you'll need to stop sharing it .
Tip: On the Plus and Enterprise Grid plans, owners and admins with permission can archive channels with channel management tools .
Desktop
iOS
Android
From the channel, click the details icon in the top right.
Click More , then select Additional options .
Click Archive this channel .
Click Yes, archive the channel to confirm.
From the channel, tap Details in the top right.
Tap Additional Options .
Tap Archive Channel .
Tap Archive to confirm.
From the channel, tap Details in the top right.
Tap Archive .
Tap Archive to confirm.
Note: The #general channel cannot be archived.
If you change your mind, you can unarchive a channel from your desktop app or browser
From your desktop, click Channel browser at the top of your left sidebar. If you don't see this option, click More to find it. Search for and select the channel, or click Filter and select Archived channels from the Channel type drop-down menu.
Choose a channel from the list. Click the details icon in the top right.
Click Unarchive
Note: Channel names cannot repeat across archived or active channels. If you'd like to reuse the name of an archived channel, you'll need to unarchive it and rename the channel to something else.
Who can use this feature?
By default, all members except for guests can use this feature
Free , Standard , Plus , and Enterprise Grid
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