# Chat

## Create channels

1. **Go to the 'Chat' Section:**
   * From the left sidebar, click on the **Chat icon** to enter the chat section.
2. **Click on 'Create Channel':**
   * You’ll see an option like **“+ Create Channel”** or **“+”** next to “Channels.”
   * Click on it.
3. **Set Up Your Channel:**
   * **Name your channel** (e.g., Marketing Team, Project Updates).
   * **Select members** you want to add to the channel.
   * Choose the **visibility**:
     * **Public Channel** – visible to everyone in your organization.
     * **Private Channel** – only accessible to invited members.
4. **Create the Channel:**
   * Click on **Create** or **Save**, and the channel will be ready for use.
5. **Start Collaborating:**
   * You can now send messages, share files, and tag teammates within that channel.

## How to send a direct message

* **Click on the Chat Icon:**
  * Go to the **left sidebar** and click the **Chat** section.
* **Search for a Teammate:**
  * Use the **search bar** at the top of the chat window to type the name of the person you want to message.
* **Click on Their Name:**
  * From the results, click on the person's name — this opens a **Direct Message thread** between you and them.
* **Send Your Message:**
  * Start typing and hit **Enter** to send. This chat will now appear in your direct messages list for quick access later.
  * This opens a **private one-on-one chat** where only you and that person can see the messages.