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title: "Rooms"
slug: "rooms"
description: "Learn how to use rooms in Rocket Chat. Enable secure messaging, team collaboration, and reliable communication."
status: "update"
updated: 2026-04-14T18:40:16Z
published: 2026-04-15T14:57:21Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/rooms"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rooms

Rooms are the primary spaces for communication and collaboration in Rocket.Chat. Different room types support different collaboration needs, helping your workspace stay organized and focused.

> [!WARNING]
> If you are an administrator, see the [Manage Rooms Administration guide](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/manage-rooms) to learn how to configure and manage room options.

## Types of rooms in Rocket.Chat

Rocket.Chat supports several room types:

- [**Channels:**](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/channels) Open conversations organized by topic and accessible to multiple participants.
- [**Teams**](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/teams)**:** Groups that organize users and related channels for broader collaboration.
- [**Discussions**](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/discussions): Focused conversations created within a channel or team.
- [**Direct Messages**](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/direct-messages): One-to-one or small group conversations outside of channels and teams.
- [**Threads**](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/threads): Replies organized under a specific message to keep conversations structured.

## Mentions

Use mentions to notify users in a room:

- `@username`: Notify a specific user.
- `@all`: Notify all members of the room.
- `@here`: Notify users who are currently online in the room.

When you are mentioned, a badge appears next to the room name indicating the number of unread mentions.

### Mentioning users not in the room

Starting from Rocket.Chat **6.6**, when you mention someone who is not a member of the room, you are prompted to choose one of the following actions:

- **Add them**: Add the user to the room so they can view the message (requires permission to add members).
- **Notify them**: Send a direct message informing them that they were mentioned.
- **Do nothing**: Dismiss the prompt without taking action.

## For developers

For API-based customization and room management endpoints, refer to the [**Rooms REST API documentation**](https://developer.rocket.chat/apidocs/rooms-management-api)**.**