> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.ninchat.com/ninchat-support/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.ninchat.com/ninchat-support/english-new/user-interface/team-channels/channel-settings.md).

# Channel settings

Here you can find instructions on how to edit team channel and public group setting.

To access channel settings, click the arrow icon next to the channel name and select "Channel settings".

## General settings <a href="#general-settings" id="general-settings"></a>

In the Channel settings, "General settings" tab, you can edit the channel name and description, and change the permission settings.

#### Channel name

The channel name that appears in the conversation list or Sidebar. It is a good idea to describe the purpose of the channel.

#### Channel topic and channel closed info

Channel description to further define the purpose of the channel and information in case of channel being closed.

## Privacy <a href="#permissions" id="permissions"></a>

#### **Who can join the channel**

| Selection                | Function                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Private - invite-only    | <p>Only users who receive an invitation link can join the channel. See <a href="https://github.com/ninchat/support/tree/master/english-new/organization/organization-member-management/add-new-member.md">How to invite people to a channel</a>.</p><p>Recommended for internal team channels!</p> |
| Public                   | <p>Anyone can join the channel and see the conversation, including people outside the organization. This selection is suitable for public group discussions (embedded on web pages).</p><p>NOT recommended for internal team channels!</p>                                                         |
| Organization             | All concerned members of your organization can find and join the channel without being invited. Agents outside the organization cannot join the channel.                                                                                                                                           |
| Require verified account | Additional selection. A user can only join the channel once he/she has verified the user account.                                                                                                                                                                                                  |

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#### **Who can write messages**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="201.93359375">Valinta</th><th>Selite</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Selection</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>Everybody</td><td>Anyone in the channel can write messages.</td></tr><tr><td>Everybody, but hide visitors' messages by default</td><td>Suitable for public group discussions. New member posts are hidden by default and can be manually displayed by a channel moderator, or a user can be given permission to comment freely.</td></tr><tr><td>Silence new members</td><td>Also suitable for public group discussions. However, new members can only comment if they are allowed by a channel moderator.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Who can add files to the channel

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="198.79296875">Valinta</th><th>Selite</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Selection</td><td>Function</td></tr><tr><td>Nobody, disabled</td><td>Adding files and pictures is not allowed for anyone.</td></tr><tr><td>Channel operators</td><td>Only channel operators can add files. Suitable for public group discussions.</td></tr><tr><td>Channel operators and moderators</td><td>Channel operators and moderators can add files.</td></tr><tr><td>Everybody</td><td>All channel members can add files and pictures (including muted users).</td></tr></tbody></table>

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