Channels
Channels for news and updates
Post to everyone who follows. Shops, clubs, schools and teams keep people up to date without a crowded group.
Public or private
A public channel has its own @name and link, and people can find it in Discover. A private channel is joined only by invite link.
- Public link: web.kyachat.org/@yourname
- Found by name in Discover and search
- Private channels by invite link only
See who is reading
Every post shows how many people viewed it. Subscribers can react to posts, and admins pin the posts that matter.
- A view count on every post
- Reactions with any emoji
- Pin up to 50 posts
Admins with the right permissions
The owner chooses what each admin may do: post, edit or delete other people’s posts, and add admins.
- Posts are signed by the channel
- Only owners and admins see the subscriber list
- Subscribers are not announced to each other
Questions and answers
What is the difference between a group and a channel?
In a group everyone can write. In a channel only the owner and admins post, and subscribers read, view and react.
How do people find my channel?
Make it public and give it an @name. It then appears in Discover and in search, and has its own link such as web.kyachat.org/@yourname. How to create a channel.
Can subscribers see each other?
No. Subscribers see the subscriber count and the admins. Only the owner and admins see the list of subscribers.
Why can I not create a public channel?
Confirm your email address first. Until then you can create private channels.
How many posts can I pin?
Up to 50 posts in a channel.
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KyaChat Web has the same chats, groups and channels as the apps. Create an account with your email address.