Add Members to a Private Channel in Microsoft Teams

n Microsoft Teams, only owners of a private channel can add members. Here’s how to do it

Step 1: Open Microsoft Teams

1. Launch Microsoft Teams on your computer or through the web browser.
2. Navigate to the Teams tab from the left-hand menu.

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Step 2: Find the Private Channel

1. Locate the Team where the private channel exists.
2. Click the Dropdown Arrow next to the team name to expand the list of channels.
3. Look for the Private Channel (indicated by a padlock icon 🔒).

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Step 3: Manage Channel Members

1. Click the Three Dots (⋮) next to the private channel name.
2. Select Manage Channel from the menu.

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Step 4: Add Members

1. In the Manage Channel window, click Add Member or Add People.
2. Enter Names or Emails of the people you want to add.
   • Only users who are already members of the parent Team can be added to a private channel.
3. Choose Member or Owner permissions.
4. Click Add to confirm.

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Tips:

• Channel Limitations: You can’t add people outside the team or organization unless shared channels are enabled.
• Permissions Management: You can change member permissions later under Manage Channel.