Set Channel Privacy and Posting Permissions

Control visibility and posting rights for open, restricted, and private channels.

4 min read Updated Mar 4, 2026

Before You Start

  • Create the channel first.
  • Sign in as an owner or admin.
  • Know whether this channel should be open to everyone or limited to selected members.

Step 1: Set Channel Privacy

  1. Open `Settings` -> `Channels`.
  2. Open your channel and go to the `Privacy` tab.
  3. Choose `Public channel` if everyone should read it.
  4. Choose `Private channel` if only selected members should read it.
  5. For private channels, add members in the member picker.
  6. Click `Save and continue`.
Channel privacy tab with public and private visibility options.
Step 1 screen: Set channel privacy. (Click image to open full size)

Step 2: Set Who Can Create Posts

  1. Open the `Permissions` tab.
  2. Choose `Anyone with channel access can post` for open posting.
  3. Choose `Restricted posting` if only selected people should create posts.
  4. If restricted, add the allowed creators.
  5. Click `Save and finish`.
Channel permissions tab with posting access options.
Step 2 screen: Set posting permissions. (Click image to open full size)

Simple Recommendations

  • Use Public + open posting for general discussions.
  • Use Public + restricted posting for announcement channels.
  • Use Private + restricted posting for leadership or internal planning channels.

Expected Result

Your channel now has the exact reading and posting rules you selected.