Group Channels

Group channels are shared conversation spaces where team members can discuss topics, projects, or department matters.

Channel Types

• Public channels — Everyone in the organization can find and join them.
• Private channels — Only invited members can view and join them.

Creating a New Channel

1. Click the "+" icon next to the "Channels" section in the sidebar.
2. Set a channel name — choose a clear name, for example: website-project, sales-team, general-announcements.
3. Select the channel type: Public or Private.
4. Add a description so everyone understands the channel's purpose.
5. Invite members (optional) and click Create.

Using Channels

• Send messages — Just like direct messages, but all channel members can see them.
• Mentions (@mention) — Type @name to notify a specific person, or @all to notify everyone.
• Attach files — Share documents and images directly in the channel.
• Pin messages — Pin important information so everyone can easily find it.

Managing Channels

The channel creator or administrator can:

• Add or remove members
• Change the channel name and description
• Switch a channel from public to private (and vice versa)
• Archive a channel when it's no longer in use

Channel organization tips:

• Each project should have its own channel.
• Create a general-announcements channel for the entire company.
• Create a channel for each department: hr-team, engineering-team, etc.