Who can create a channel?
All users with the permission Users & Teams.
To create a channel, you first need a team. After that, you can choose between three different types of channels:
- Channel – visible to everyone on the team, even those who are not invited.
- Private channel – only visible to invited members.
- One-way channel – used for news or information. Only selected members can write, others can react with emojis.
Create a channel
Step 1 – Open the app
- Launch the Lynes app on your computer or mobile.
Step 2 – Go to organization or team
- Click or tap the three-dot menu next to the organization name or team name.
Step 3 – Create channel
- Select the Create Channel option.
- Enter a name for the channel.
- Select which users to invite.
Step 4 – Confirm
- Click or tap Create.
Create a private channel
Step 1 – Follow the same steps as when creating a channel.
Step 2 – Make the channel private
- Select the Private option.
Step 3 – Confirm
- Click or tap Create.
Create a one-way channel
Step 1 – Follow the same steps as when creating a channel.
Step 2 – Go to advanced settings
- Open advanced settings and select the One-way channel option.
Step 3 – Select permissions
- Decide which members are allowed to post in the channel.
- Others can only react with emojis if it is enabled.
Step 4 – Confirm
- Click or tap Done.
- Click or tap Create.
Advanced channel settings
- Information box – Pin a message at the top of the channel and choose a color.
- One-way channel – Only selected members can write, others can react with emojis.
- Event notifications – Sends information when someone joins or leaves the channel (enabled by default).
- Emoji responses – Allow members to quickly reply with emojis (enabled by default).