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# How can I Join new channels

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* There are three ways of joining a public channel; through
  * Search,
  * Invites, or
  * Mentions.
* To search for channels and users, use the search bar under your account box. Alternatively you can press Ctrl/Cmd + k to access the search bar quickly.

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* A search will find channels (including the ones you are part of) and users.

**You can not search inside private channels.**

When you click on a search result, the following can happen:

* If the result is a channel, and you already aren’t part of it, you will join that channel;
* If the result is a user, you will start a direct message with that user;