# Add a channel to your bot

{% hint style="warning" %}
The [DRAFT and LIVE ](/publish/publishing-your-bot.md)versions of your bot use each their own channels. It means that if you add a channel to your DRAFT version for testing, you will need to add another channel to your LIVE version after you [published](/publish/publishing-your-bot.md) your bot for the first time.
{% endhint %}

To add a channel to your bot:

1. Go to your [**Channels**](/navigation/multi-channel.md) tab.

<figure><img src="/files/eGUmsEbo88XDFZ1wKB8m" alt=""><figcaption><p>The empty Channels tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Click on the **Add channel** button at the top-right corner.

<figure><img src="/files/5ZtsSLzWV3oTcf98c4Mw" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Search for a channel or select one.
4. Click **Next**.
5. Follow the steps depending on the [channel that you chose](#available-channels).


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