Create a Private Channel in Teams

Microsoft Teams: How to Create a Private Channel

 

  1. Go to the Team:
    • Open the Teams tab and locate the team where you want to add a private channel.

 

  1. Open More Options:
    • Click the three dots (…) next to the team name.

 

  1. Select 'Add channel':
    • Choose the Add channel option.

 

  1. Enter Channel Details:
    • Provide a Channel Name and optional Description.

 

  1. Set Privacy to Private:
    • Under Privacy/Channel Type, select 'Private – Only specific team members have access'.

 

  1. Create the Channel:
    • Click Create.

 

  1. Add Members:
    • Add specific team members when prompted.
    • Only existing team members (and guests if allowed) can be added.

 

NOTES:

  • Private channels show a lock icon.
  • Team owners/members can create them unless restricted.
  • Each team can have up to 30 private channels.
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