Groups, forums and rooms

Mix public and private channels

A private group can have public channels, and a public group can have private channels.

  • Use public channels for announcements or posts aimed outside the group.
  • Use private channels for members-only content.
  • A public channel can have a global handle that people outside the group can follow.

Secret groups can't have public channels. Following a public channel doesn't make someone a group member.

A group can mix public and private channels, pick a primary channel and subscribe new members automatically.
A public group can have private channels. The form is filled in but wasn't submitted.

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