# Channel posting policy

You can restrict who can send messages to a channel. For example,
you can set up an announcement channel where only a specific
[group](/help/user-groups) of users can send messages.

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1. Select a channel.

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1. Under **Channel permissions**, configure **Who can post to the channel**.

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## Related articles

* [Channel permissions](/help/channel-permissions)
* [User roles](/help/user-roles)
* [User groups](/help/user-groups)
* [Set default channels for new users](/help/set-default-channels-for-new-users)
* [Configure who can administer a channel](/help/configure-who-can-administer-a-channel)