Applies ToMicrosoft Teams

Note: By default, all members of a team can create channels, though a team owner or admin can restrict who can create channels. 

  1. On the left, select teams tab icon Teams.

  2. Select the ellipsis (...) next to the team name and choose  Add channel icon Add channel.

  3. Enter a Channel name and an optional Description.

  4. Choose Standard or Private under Choose a channel type, and then select Create. Depending on your permissions, you may or may not have a privacy setting. Note that only team owners can create Shared channels.

Warning: Once you've created a channel, you can't change the privacy setting. Be sure you choose the one you need. For more info, see Change a channel's privacy setting. 

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