1. Slack Help Center
  2. Using Slack
  3. Channels
    4. Create a channel

Create a channel

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

Channels are the best way to keep conversations about various projects, topics, or teams organized in Slack. There’s no limit to how many channels you can have in Slack, so go ahead — create as many as you’d like!

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Create a channel

  1. Click the   plus button 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, then click Next.
  4. Choose whether your channel should be public or private, then click Create.
  1. From the   Home tab, tap the   plus button.
  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.

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