Creating, editing and searching channels
Use channels to keep conversations organized by project, topic, or audience.
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Creating a channel
- Click the + button
- Bolster opens a settings modal
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Enter a channel name
- Example: 123 Oak Lane – Client
- Example: 123 Oak Lane – Internal
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Select company members
- Choose the teammates who need access
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Select client members (if needed)
- Add the client contacts who should see and participate
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Save to create the channel
Editing a channel
- Open the channel you want to update
- Click the gear icon in the top right
- Bolster reopens the same settings modal
From here, you can:
- Rename the channel
- Add members
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Remove members
- Company members
- Client members
Save your changes when you finish.
Searching for channels
- Go to the search bar in the top left
- Type a channel name or keyword
- Select the channel from the results to open it
- Clear the search to return to your full channel list
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