# Channel folders

{!channel-folders-intro.md!}

## Move a channel to a folder

{!move-channel-to-folder.md!}

## Configure whether channels are grouped by folder in the left sidebar

{start_tabs}

{tab|via-left-sidebar}

1. Click the **ellipsis** (<i class="zulip-icon zulip-icon-more-vertical"></i>)
   to the right of the **Filter left sidebar** box in the upper left.

1. Click **Group channels by folder** or **Don't group channels by folder**, as
   desired.

{tab|via-personal-settings}

{settings_tab|preferences}

1. Under **Left sidebar**, toggle **Group channels by folder in the left
   sidebar**.

{end_tabs}

## Related articles

* [Manage channel folders](/help/manage-channel-folders)
* [Introduction to channels](/help/introduction-to-channels)
* [Pin a channel](/help/pin-a-channel)
* [Mute or unmute a channel](/help/mute-a-channel)
* [Hide or reveal inactive channels](/help/manage-inactive-channels)