This page covers how to request and set up Slack channels for WordPress communities. For background on why we’re expanding Slack access, see Welcome All Languages and Communities to Make WordPress Slack.
How to request a channel
Eligibility
- Local Meetups — Active official Chapter Meetup groups
- Locale contributor communities — Language-based contributor groups (e.g., Japanese)
- Flagship events — WordCamp Asia, Europe, US, India
What to include
- City/region or locale name
- Meetup.com URL (for communities)
- Primary organizer contact(s)
Use the New Channel Workflow in #community-slack-migration and we’ll get your community connected.
Naming conventions
Guidelines to avoid collisions and keep channels easy to find.
| Type | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Country / region / language | #general-[country/region] | #general-es |
| Local user groups | #wp-[city] #wp-[city]-[region] if duplicates |
#wp-berlin, #wp-tokyo #wp-portland-me, #wp-portland-or |
| Locale contributor | #purpose-[lang] | #wptv-es (exception: #ja prefix) |
| WordCamps | #wordcamp-[region] | #wordcamp-slc |
| CampusConnects | #campusconnect-[slug] #campusconnect-[slug]-[region] |
#campusconnect-umass #campusconnect-umass-amherst |
| WPCredits | #wpcredits-[lang] #wpcredits-[school]-[region] |
#wpcredits-es #wpcredits-fidelitas-crc |
| Event team channels | Base channel + -team-function | #wordcamp-slc-team-sponsors |
| Other events | #event-[name]-[region] | #event-photo-festival-nepal |
| Flagship WordCamps | #[slug] (public) #[slug]-team (private) #[slug]-team-[function] (private) |
#wceu #wceu-team #wceu-team-speakers |
What your channel will include
Every new channel gets:
- Channel name — Per naming conventions
- Topic — Short description in channel header
- Description — Longer description in channel details
- Pinned welcome message — Add an intro with useful links and we can pin it
Example: Berlin community
| Channel name | #wp-berlin |
| Topic | For the Berlin WordPress community. |
| Description | A local channel for Berlin WordPress community, organizers, and contributors to connect, share event updates, and stay involved with the WordPress project. |
| Pinned welcome | Welcome to #wp-berlin 👋 This channel is for the Berlin WordPress community. Use it to connect with local attendees, share event updates, ask community questions, and learn how to contribute to WordPress. Please follow the WordPress community expectations and keep conversations welcoming, respectful, and community-focused. Useful links: • Berlin group: [link] • Make WordPress Community |
Apps and integrations
- Third-party apps (Google Drive, calendar tools, polls, etc.) — Use the standard Slack app-request flow
- Per-user integrations — No approval needed; connect your own account directly
- Owner-level setup — Handled centrally on request; you don’t need Owner permissions
For Slack admins
Processing requests
Requests come in via #community-slack-migration. Verify before creating:
- Active official group (check Community admin side)
- No duplicate channel exists
- Organizer contact is legitimate (current organizer on Meetup.com or known locale lead)
- For locales: coordinate with existing locale leads
- For flagship events: coordinate with current and incoming lead organizers
Channel creation
Who creates: Currently Slack Admins on request. Future: Local leads and event organizers may create via expanded permissions or tooling (including a /subgroup command for cross-team coordination).
Checklist
- Create channel with correct name (per naming conventions)
- Set topic and description
- Post and pin welcome message (use template above)
- Notify requester that channel is live; tell them they can try @mentioning anyone who should be in the channel, or share a link
Follow-up: Requester sends announcement to their local WordPress group pointing to the new channel and the Make Community directory post.
Governance notes
- Private channels — Handled case-by-case with relevant organizers
- App requests for flagship events — Generally approved; owner-level setup handled centrally by dd32