> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.orgchat.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.orgchat.com/what-are-channels.md).

# What are Channels

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* Channels are chat rooms within OrgChat. All communication within OrgChat gets associated with a particular Channel and it serves as depository for all chats.
* There are three kinds of channels:
  * [public channels,](https://umer-baig.gitbook.io/crc/what-are-channels/public-channels)
  * [private groups](https://umer-baig.gitbook.io/crc/what-are-channels/private-groups), and
  * [direct (1-on-1) messages](https://umer-baig.gitbook.io/crc/what-are-channels/direct-messages).

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