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title: "Rocket Chat Channel Actions Explained"
slug: "channel-actions"
description: "Explore channel actions in Rocket Chat. Manage secure communications, roles, and collaboration effectively."
updated: 2026-04-24T11:24:07Z
published: 2026-04-24T17:02:28Z
canonical: "docs.rocket.chat/channel-actions"
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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.

# Manage Channels

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** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/6ae79a05-7252-45d0-96e8-8f375e07b1b2/Images/Documentation/image(243).png)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**](/v1/docs/your-rocketchat-account).
  - Click **Edit** to update the [channel’s information](/v1/docs/channels#channel-information) such as its name, topic, or privacy options.
  - Access **Advanced settings** to manage security, permissions, hiding system messages, or [message pruning](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/retention-policy). See the [Channel information](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/channels#channel-information) for more details.
3. Click **Save** to apply changes.

### Leaving or converting a channel

From the **kebab menu (⋮)** option 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.

> [!NOTE]
> See the [**Manage Team Channels**](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/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.](https://docs.rocket.chat/v1/docs/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](/v1/docs/room-options) guide.
- **Manage members**: To add, remove, ban/unban or update channel members, see the [Manage Room Members](/v1/docs/manage-room-members) guide.
- **Assign roles**: To give members specific roles to control communication and collaboration, see the [Room Roles](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/room-roles) guide.
- **Manage rooms**: For administrators, configure additional room settings, see the [Manage Rooms](/v1/docs/manage-rooms) guide.