# Rename a channel

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{tab|desktop-web}

{relative|stream|all}

1. Select a channel.

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1. Click the **pencil** (<i class="fa fa-pencil"></i>) icon
   to the right of the channel name, and enter a new channel name.

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{tab|mobile}

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1. Tap **Channel settings**.

1. Tap **Edit channel**, and enter a new channel name.

1. Tap **Save**.

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{end_tabs}

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