> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.accentvoice.com/connect-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.accentvoice.com/connect-user-guide/channel-management/creating-channels.md).

# Creating Channels

For group communications Connect users can create Channels. The process of creating Channels is very simple. Open **Channels** and click on **New Channel**.

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Add the following information:

* *Name* - channel name.
* *Channel type* - channel type.
  * *Public* - all users will be able to see and join the channel.
  * *Private* - users will be able to join the Channel only by invitation from the channel administrator (![Icon Channel Private](https://connect.accentservices.com/connect/docs/_images/icon-channel-private.png) icon indicates a private channel)
* *Subject* - channel subject.
* *Description* - channel description.
* *Manage Channel members* - add members to this Channel. Note that members can be added or removed from Channels at any time.

Click on **Save** to save changes. 

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As a result you will see the new Channel appearing in **Channels** with ![Icon Channel Owner](https://connect.accentservices.com/connect/docs/_images/icon-channel-owner.png) icon indicating you are the channel owner. 

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