If a channel's conversation is better suited for a closed audience, Owners and Admins can convert the channel to private. This type of channel is best for discussions that shouldn't be open to everyone.

Before getting started

• Only Workspace Owners/Admins and Org Owners/Admins can convert a channel to private and they'll need to be a member of the channel to do so. If you're not an Owner or Admin, contact one for help.
• The #general channel cannot be converted to a private channel.
• Shared channels will only be converted in the workspace that makes the change.
• Files within the channel will not become private.

Convert a channel to private

Warning: it’s not possible to undo this action. For privacy reasons, you can't convert a private channel to public.

Note: if you don't see the option to convert a channel, reach out to an Owner or Admin for help.

Restrict who can convert channels

Only owners and admins of a workspace or org can convert channels to private by default (members don’t have the option). If they prefer, workspace and org owners can limit channel management preferences – including private channel conversions – to owners only.