Convert group messages to private channels

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From Mattermost v9.1, you can change the members of your group conversation by converting the group message to a private channel. When a group message is converted to private, its history and membership are preserved. Membership in a private channel remains as invitation only.

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• Any member of an existing group message, except guests, can convert that group message to a private channel.
• Conversation history will be visible to all channel members.
• All group message participants must share at least one team membership.

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1. Select the group message name at the top of the center pane to access the drop-down menu, then select Convert to Private Channel.
2. Specify the team where the new private channel will be created. You're prompted to specify a team when all group message members share more than one team membership.
3. Enter a channel name.
4. Select Convert to private channel.

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1. Tap the group message you want to convert to a private channel.

2. Tap the More icon located in the top right corner of the app.

3. Tap View info.

4. Tap Convert to a Private Channel.

5. Enter the private channel name.

6. Tap Convert to Private Channel to confirm.

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