Slack - Archiving a channel
- George Apostolov
Slack - Archiving a channel: step-by-step guide
Open the channel you'd like to archive
Click on the channel name in the conversation header.
Click on 'Settings'
Choose 'Archive channel for everyone'
Confirm your action by clicking this
Quick answer: To archive a channel in Slack, open the desired channel, click its name in the conversation header, select Settings, choose to archive the channel for everyone, and confirm your action.
About this Slack tutorial
Archive a Slack channel by accessing channel settings from the header and confirming the action for everyone. This guide covers slack - Archiving a channel in 5 steps, starting with "Open the channel you'd like to archive" and finishing with "Confirm your action by clicking this". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does slack - Archiving a channel take?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: Slack - Cancel Slack Subscription, How to change slack channel name? and How to Change Slack password?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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