---
title: "What is a channel"
space: "Raven"
url: "https://docs.frappe.io/raven/channels/what-is-a-channel"
updated: "2026-10-19"
---
A channel is a place for one topic, team or project. Each channel belongs to a [workspace](wiki:9becd98e729c), and is listed in the sidebar under the workspace name.
## Channel types
Each channel has one of three types. The icon next to the channel name shows the type.
| Type | Icon | Who can see it |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Open | Globe | Everyone in the workspace is a member. Nobody can leave. |
| Public | # | Anyone in the workspace can find it, read it and join it. |
| Private | Lock | Only members can see it. People join when a channel admin adds them. |
A channel admin can change the type later. See [Change, archive or delete a channel](wiki:90470c06be2a).
## The top of a channel
- Click the star to add the channel to **Favorites** at the top of the sidebar.
- Click the channel name to open its files, links, threads, settings and members. See [Channel files, links, threads and pins](wiki:bacaf7b1fa8e).
- The pin icon shows how many messages are pinned in the channel. It shows only when at least one message is pinned. Click it to see the pinned messages.
- The photos on the right show some of the members. Click them to see everyone in the channel.
## Channel admins
The person who creates a channel is its first admin. A channel can have more than one admin. In the members list, admins have an **Admin** badge.
Channel admins can:
- Change the channel name, description and type.
- Archive, unarchive or delete the channel.
- Add people, remove people, and make other members admins.
A Raven Admin who is a member of the channel can do the same, except remove people.
If the only admin leaves, the member who joined the channel first becomes the new admin.
## On the mobile app
The **Home** tab lists the channels of your current workspace. Tap a channel to open it.
