
On the Channel details screen, click the Add people link or the Add people icon at the top. Select the channel in the Slack sidebar. Plus, you can add other people to your Private channel any time you like.
Or, you can invite members later if you click Skip for now during the setup. You can do this during the initial creation process by entering the member names or emails. If you create a Private channel, you’re in charge of inviting those members you want to join. If more than one person joins a channel around the same time, you may see something like “Steve joined along with 2 others” as in the screenshot below. Just click it and you’re then a member of that Private channel. If you are invited to a Private channel, you’ll receive a Slack notification. Simply select the channel and you’re in! Everyone in that channel can see when newbies join. You can join any Public channel you see in your list or by using the Channel Browser. You do not have to set a channel topic and you can add one later if you prefer. While a channel description refers to the intent of the channel, a topic can be more specific such as project dates or deadlines.Ĭlick Add a topic at the very top of the channel screen, enter the topic, and click Set Topic. If you want a Private channel, enable the Make private Note that you cannot turn a Private channel into a Public one later.Īfter you create a channel, you can set a topic if you like.Give your channel a Name and optionally a Description.Then, click the Create Channel button from there if needed. You can also choose to Browse Channels or Browse All Channels first in case one already exists for your purpose. Select Create Channel or Create a New Channel.
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Click the plus sign next to Channels in the Slack sidebar or pick Add channels at the bottom of the channel list. When you set up a new channel in Slack, you’ll choose whether you want a Public or Private channel. Multi-workspace channels are appropriate for chatting with members of your sister company or subsidiary. This option is only available with the Enterprise Grid paid Slack plan. Multi-Workspace ChannelsĪ Multi-workspace channel is similar to a Shared channel but connects workspaces together rather than a single channel. You could use a Shared channel to communicate with distributors, client companies, or vendors. This type of channel is available with Standard, Plus, and Enterprise Grid paid Slack plans. These have the padlock icon next to them in the channel list.Ī Shared channel can be used for separate companies to communicate from their own workspaces in a single spot. Private channels are useful for department members, project teams, or company executives to have self-contained discussions. Workspace members can only join a Private channel if they are invited. These are ideal for communications that you don’t want open to all members. These have the Slack icon next to them in the channel list.Ī Private channel is exactly what it sounds like. This is where you can communicate company announcements, technical issues, or have conversations unrelated to business like a watercooler. Any member can join and participate in a Public channel and this type is searchable by everyone. Public ChannelsĪ Public channel is the one you’ll see and probably use most in Slack. The first two below are the most common and available in all plans while the last two are only accessible with paid Slack plans.
There are currently four types of Slack channels.
However, workspace owners can limit that ability if they wish. You and your team can exchange messages, share files, and use integration tools pertaining to your business.īy default, any member of a workspace (except for a guest) can create a channel. Simply put, a Slack channel is a group chat area.