# Creating a channel
## Creating a new channel
You can create a channel directly from the `Add` button on the right-hand side of the `Channels` menu or from the `Manage My Spot` shortcut.
A drawer will appear allowing you to set up this channel:
1. Choose an **icon** (optional), a **name** (mandatory), and a **description** (optional).
2. Define its **accessibility**, i.e. the Spot members are able to see the items in this channel.
* Select `Public` if you want all members of your Spot to be able to see this channel.
* Select `Private` if you want to select which Spot members can access this channel.
3. Decide if you want to add all Spot members to the default channel
4. Decide if you want to display the list of channel members
5. Decide whether you want to allow or restrict members from sending messages.
6. Click `Create` – that's it, your channel is created! :clap:
Find out how to [add members to a private or public channel](https://help.meltingspot.io/english/spot-content/discussions/add-or-delete-channel-members).
