Using Team Chat Channels

Creating a Channel

  1. Navigate to Chat in the sidebar.
  2. Click the + button next to the Channels section header.
  3. In the Create Channel dialog:
    • Enter a Channel Name
    • Select the type: Public (anyone can join) or Private (invite only)
    • Add an optional Description
  4. Click Create Channel.

Joining a Public Channel

  1. Click Discover Channels in the chat sidebar.
  2. Browse available public channels.
  3. Click Join on the channel you want to join.

Inviting Members to a Private Channel

  1. Open the private channel.
  2. Click the Invite button in the channel header.
  3. Search for and select users to invite.
  4. Click Invite.

Channel Settings (Admin Only)

  1. Open the channel and click the Settings icon in the header.
  2. In the Channel Settings dialog you can:
    • Edit the channel name and description
    • View and manage members (promote to admin, demote, or remove)
    • Configure webhook settings
    • Delete the channel

Leaving a Channel

Click the Leave button in the channel header to leave a channel. You can rejoin public channels at any time.

Muting and Starring

Right-click a channel in the sidebar (or use the context menu) to mute or star it. Muted channels do not send notifications. Starred channels appear in the Starred section at the top of the sidebar for quick access.

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