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In [Status Communities][how-to-use-communities-your-quick-start-guide], you have access to dedicated spaces called channels. Channels bring the right people and information together for any project or topic. A channel conversation focuses on specific topics, and you can join and leave the conversation anytime.
As a community owner, you can use channels to break down a large community into smaller, more focused sub-groups. With Status, you can [configure channel permissions][configure-channel-permissions] based on token ownership. For example, you can make a public channel private or view-only by only allowing holders of specific tokens to join or post.
:::tip To add channels to your community, check out [Create a channel][create-a-channel]. :::
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=== ":mobile-one: Community information" Information about the community, such as the number of members, active users or the main community topics.
=== ":mobile-two: Channel categories" Community owners can group related channels into [categories][create-a-channel]. This is especially useful for communities with a lot of channels.
=== ":mobile-three: Channels list" The list of available channels in a community. [Private channels][configure-channel-permissions] have a :mobile-locked-lock: lock icon next to the channel name.
Public and private channels
All members in a [Status Community][how-to-use-communities-your-quick-start-guide] can browse and join public channels. For private channels, you must [meet the token requirements][understand-token-requirements-in-channels] to join the channel. To maintain access to private channels, hold the required tokens at all times.
:::info Messages in [private communities][how-to-use-communities-your-quick-start-guide] and private channels are always end-to-end encrypted. :::
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=== ":mobile-one: Public channel" All community members can join public channels. When you join a community, you automatically get access to these channels.
=== ":mobile-two: Private channel" Private channels have a :mobile-locked-lock: lock icon next to the channel name. To access these channels, you need to [meet the token requirements][understand-token-requirements-in-channels]. To maintain access, keep holding the required tokens.
Channel information
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=== ":mobile-one: Channel information" You can see the channel name and permissions here. Private channels have a :mobile-locked-lock: lock icon. From this area, you can select :mobile-more-options: More options to view more details about the channel, such as channel members, permissions or notifications.
=== ":mobile-two: Pinned message area" Channel members can [pin messages][pin-a-message] to this area, such as announcements, FAQ or channel rules.
=== ":mobile-three: Channel feed" This area shows the channel activity, including messages, photos, reactions or links.
=== ":mobile-four: Message field" From here, you can send messages to channel members with [text][send-and-read-messages], [images][share-images-in-status] or emojis, as well as [audio messages][send-an-audio-message].
The #general channel
The #general channel is created by default when you [create a community][create-a-status-community]. You can use this channel for various purposes, including sharing news, discussing community policies and events or making announcements.
This channel works like any other channel. As a community administrator, here's how you can make this channel more helpful:
- Don't rename the channel. The #general channel is widely recognized and understood in communities. Renaming the channel may confuse members.
- [Set up permissions][configure-channel-permissions] to restrict who can post in #general. This removes noise from the channel and keeps it on topic.
- Use the #general channel to [pin messages][pin-a-message] describing FAQs, community rules or other information relevant to your community.