Create Core Channels and Feeds

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1. Create a new channel

1. In your Slack sidebar, click the + icon next to Channels
2. Name your channel using lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens (e.g., welcome-start-here, general, help)
3. Choose privacy:
   • Public: Anyone in the workspace can find and join
   • Private: Only invited members can access (note: private channels cannot have Tightknit feeds)
4. Click Create, then Done

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2. Set posting permissions

1. Open the channel and click the channel name at the top
2. Go to the Settings tab
3. Under Posting permissions, choose:
   • Everyone: All members can post (default)
   • Admins only: Restrict posting to admins and owners
4. Click Save

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3. Add a description and topic

1. Open the channel and click the channel name at the top
2. Click Edit next to the description field
3. Add:
   • Description: Permanent explanation (appears in channel browser)
   • Topic: Dynamic updates or current focus (appears below channel name)
4. Click Save

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Description template

Purpose: [One sentence explaining what this channel is for] Post here: [Types of content that belong] Don’t post here: [What to avoid or where to go instead]

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Activate Channels and Feeds

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What’s the Difference?

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Activate a Channel

1. Open the Tightknit app in Slack
2. Go to the Home tab and scroll to Feed Setup or Channels
3. Click + Add Channel and select your channel
4. Click Submit

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Create a Feed

1. In the Tightknit app Home tab, scroll to Feed Setup
2. Click Create Feed and select an activated channel
3. Name your feed (this appears in your site’s navigation)
4. Configure settings:
   • Message sync: Sync all messages or manually select
   • Display mode: Blog view or discussion view
   • Posting permissions: Enable posting from site if needed
5. Click Continue and verify the feed on your companion site

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Quick Reference