Change, archive or delete a channel

Channel admins can rename a channel, change its description and type, and archive or delete it.

Open the channel settings

1. Click the channel name at the top of the channel.
2. Click Settings.

The options are under Channel in the panel on the right.

Change the name or description

1. Open the channel settings.
2. Click the pencil next to the channel name, at the top of the panel.
3. Change the Channel Name or the Channel Description.
4. Click Save.

The same rules apply as when you create a channel. See Channel names.

Change the channel type

1. Open the channel settings.
2. Under Channel type, pick the new type.
3. Read what will change, then click the button to confirm, such as Change to private.

Archive a channel

Archive a channel when the work is done but you want to keep its messages.

1. Open the channel settings.
2. Click Archive channel.
3. Click Archive.

An archived channel:

• Is removed from the sidebar.
• Can't get new messages. The message box shows "This channel is archived. You can't send new messages."
• Can still be opened and read, and its messages still show up in search.

To unarchive a channel:

1. Go to Settings > Channels. Archived channels are at the bottom of the list.
2. Click the channel's name to open it.
3. Open the channel settings.
4. Click Unarchive channel.
5. Click Unarchive.

Delete a channel

Deleting a channel removes it and all its messages, files and images. This can't be undone.

1. Open the channel settings.
2. Click Delete channel.
3. Tick Yes, I understand, permanently delete this channel.
4. Click Delete.

On the mobile app

Tap the channel name at the top, then tap Settings. The options are the same. When you edit the name or description, Save is at the top of the screen.