# 🆕Default Channels

Beginning 20 June 2024, every community have a default channel. This has been developed after collecting user feedback and research data over months!

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The default channel automatically appears on the landing public page of your community in the 'About' tab.
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### What is a default channel?

It is an auto created channel named #general channel where every community member is added automatically. This includes both past and future members

### Can I change the default channel in my community?

Yes, if you have sufficient permissions to modify a channel.

### Can I have Zero default channels?

Yes, then no member will be added to any channel automatically