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How Do You Make a Teams Channel Private After Creation?

Published in Microsoft Teams 1 min read

You can't directly make a Teams channel private after it's been created. However, you can achieve a similar outcome by adjusting the channel's membership permissions.

Here's how:

  1. Go to the channel you want to make private.
  2. Click on the three dots (...) next to the channel name.
  3. Select "Manage channel".
  4. Click on the "Members" tab.
  5. Click on "Add members" and choose the specific individuals or groups you want to allow access.
  6. Remove any existing members who should not have access.

By following these steps, you effectively restrict access to the channel, making it private to the chosen members.

Important Note: This method doesn't completely prevent anyone else from seeing the channel's name in the team list. However, it will prevent unauthorized access to the channel's content and discussions.

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