# Slack - How to Organize Slack Channels

> To organize Slack channels, navigate to the Channels dropdown and select Create section. Type a category name, choose an emoji, and hit Create. Finally, drag and drop your existing channels from the sidebar into the new section.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-organize-slack-channels/
Apps: Slack
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4a4eab56e05a00ff5613/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. You need to be on the Home tab to view and manage your channels.
2. Navigate to the Channels dropdown on the sidebar and select Create. And, select Create section in the dropdown.
3. Type a name that reflects the category.
4. Choose an emoji for easier identification.
5. Hit Create.
6. You will see a prompt saying "Created <section name>"
7. Drag and drop your existing channels from the sidebar into the newly created section.
8. Your channel is now under your newly created section.