Manage Channels

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This guide explains how to view, edit, and manage channels in Rocket.Chat. The actions available depend on your assigned permissions.

View or edit channel information

To view or edit a channel’s information:

  1. Open the channel and click the Room Information icon in the header.

  2. In the Channel Info panel, you can:

    • Click Hide to remove the channel from your sidebar. It will reappear when someone sends a new message or if you search for it in the Directory.

    • Click Edit to update the channel’s settings such as its name, topic, or privacy options.

    • Access Advanced settings to manage security, permissions, or message pruning. See the Channel information for more details.

  3. Click Save to apply changes.

Leaving or converting a channel

From the More options (⋮) menu in the Channel info panel, you can perform several actions related to channel management:

  • Leave: Exit the channel. Note that a channel owner cannot leave until they assign another member as the new owner.

  • Move to Team: Add the channel to an existing team. Once moved, the channel becomes part of that team’s channel list.

    See the Manage Team Channels guide for a detailed guide on moving channels between teams.

  • Convert to Team: Transform the channel into a team. All current channel members are retained, and the channel becomes the team’s main discussion channel.

  • Delete: Permanently remove the channel and all its content. This action requires the appropriate delete permissions.

Alternative ways to leave a channel

  • Use the /part or /leave command in the message box.

  • On mobile, tap the channel name, then select Leave.

Other channel options

In addition to editing a channel, you can manage and interact with it using several options:

  • Room options: To perform actions like muting, hiding, or leaving a channel, see the Room Options guide.

  • Manage members: To add, remove, or update channel members, see the Manage Room Members guide.

  • Assign roles: To give members specific roles to control communication and collaboration, see the Room Roles guide.

  • Manage rooms: For administrators, configure additional room settings, see the Manage Rooms guide.