Manage channel files

Upload, organize, and delete files in any text channel.

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Channel files are currently available on Desktop only.

Access channel files

1. Open a text channel.
2. Select the Files icon in the channel header.

The file browser opens, showing the channel's root folder. Select a folder to open it and view its contents.

Upload files

Required permissions

• Upload Files

1. Open the channel's files.
2. Navigate to the folder where you want to upload files.
3. Select the Upload file icon .
4. Choose the files you want to upload.

You can also drag and drop files into the file browser, or right-click and select Upload file.

Create a folder

Organize files by creating folders within a channel's file storage. Folders can be nested inside other folders.

Required permissions

• Upload Files

1. Open the channel's files.
2. Navigate to the folder where you want to create a subfolder.
3. Right-click in the file browser.
4. Select Create folder.

A folder named "New folder" is created. Right-click the folder and select Rename to give it a descriptive name.

Rename a file or folder

Required permissions

• Manage Files

1. Open the channel's files.
2. Right-click the file or folder you want to rename.
3. Select Rename.
4. Enter the new name.
5. Press Enter or select outside the name field to save.

Delete a file or folder

Members with Upload Files permission can delete their own files and folders. To delete files or folders uploaded by other members, you need the Manage Files permission.

Required permissions

• Upload FilesRequired to delete your own files and folders
• Manage FilesRequired to delete files or folders uploaded by other members

1. Open the channel's files.
2. Right-click the file or folder you want to delete.
3. Select Delete.

Deleting folders

Deleting a folder also deletes all files and subfolders inside it. This action cannot be undone.