Rename channels#

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Anyone can rename the channels they belong to, unless the system admin has restricted the permissions to do so using advanced permissions.

Select the channel name at the top of the center pane to access the drop-down menu, then select Channel Settings. You’ll be prompted to provide two pieces of information:

  • Channel name: The channel name that displays in the Mattermost user interface for all users. Enter a different channel name if needed or preferred.

  • Channel URL: The web URL used to access the channel in a web browser. Select Edit to change the URL, and select Done to save your changes.

For example, a channel could be named UX Design and have a URL of https://community.mattermost.com/core/channels/ux-design.

  1. Tap the channel you want to rename.

Select a channel that you want to rename.

  1. Tap the More Use the More icon in the top left corner to access Mattermost desktop apps customization settings. icon located in the top right corner of the app.

Tap on More options to access available options for the channel.

  1. Tap View info.

Tap on View info to see the basic channel info.

  1. Tap Edit Channel.

Click on Edit channel to rename the channel.

  1. You’re prompted to provide three pieces of information:

  • Name: This appears in the Mattermost user interface.

  • Purpose: (Optional) Used to describe the channel’s function or goal.

  • Header: (Optional) Used to include information relevant to the channel, such as key contacts or document links.

Tap on Save to save the new channel name.

Type the new channel name and click on Save to rename the channel.