> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Channel

Initiates a public or private channel-based conversation.

<Note>
  External Documentation

  To learn more, visit the [Slack documentation](https://api.slack.com/methods/conversations.create).
</Note>

## Parameters

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  | Parameter   | Description                                       |
  | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
  | Is Private? | Create a private channel instead of a public one. |
  | Name        | Name of the public or private channel to create.  |
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## Example Output

```json theme={"dark"}
{
	"ok": true,
	"channel": {
		"id": "<string>",
		"name": "<string>",
		"is_channel": true,
		"is_group": false,
		"is_im": false,
		"is_mpim": false,
		"is_private": false,
		"created": 1651981779,
		"is_archived": false,
		"is_general": false,
		"unlinked": 1,
		"name_normalized": "<string>",
		"is_shared": false,
		"is_org_shared": false,
		"is_pending_ext_shared": false,
		"pending_shared": [],
		"context_team_id": "<string>",
		"updated": 1998849397495,
		"parent_conversation": null,
		"creator": "<string>",
		"is_ext_shared": false,
		"shared_team_ids": [
			"<string>"
		],
		"pending_connected_team_ids": [],
		"is_member": true,
		"last_read": "<string>",
		"topic": {
			"value": "<string>",
			"creator": "<string>",
			"last_set": 1
		},
		"purpose": {
			"value": "<string>",
			"creator": "<string>",
			"last_set": 1
		},
		"previous_names": [],
		"priority": 2
	},
	"warning": "<string>",
	"response_metadata": {
		"warnings": [
			"<string>"
		]
	}
}
```

## Workflow Library Example

[Setting Up an Incident Process](https://library.blinkops.com/workflows/setting-up-an-incident-process)

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