> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.voxo.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Channels

> Use channels to organize group conversations with your team by topic or team.

Channels are group conversations that let your team communicate in a shared space, organized by topic or team. They work similarly to chat rooms — anyone with access can read and post messages.

Channels are listed in the left sidebar under **Channels**. Click the arrow next to the heading to expand the list.

## Browsing and joining a channel

1. Click the **...** options menu next to **Channels** in the sidebar.
2. Select **Browse channels** to see the channels available in your organization.
3. Click a channel to open it and preview its contents.
4. Click **Join** to become a member of the channel.

## Creating a channel

1. Click the **...** options menu next to **Channels** in the sidebar.
2. Select **Create channel**.
3. Enter a name for the channel.
4. Choose a visibility setting:
   * **Public** — anyone in your organization can find and join this channel.
   * **Private** — only people you invite can access this channel.
5. Add members you want to include.
6. Click **Create**.

## Adding members to a channel

To add teammates to an existing channel:

1. Open the channel.
2. Click the members icon in the top-right corner.
3. Search for a teammate by name.
4. Click **Add** to invite them to the channel.

<Note>
  You can only add members to a private channel if you are already a member of it.
</Note>

## Unread indicators

A badge next to a channel name shows how many unread messages you have in that channel. If there are more than 9 unread messages, the badge displays **9+**.

## Typing indicators

When someone in a channel is typing a message, a typing indicator appears at the bottom of the conversation view. This updates in real time and disappears once the message is sent or the person stops typing.