create-a-new-discussion.md

Create a new Discussion

To create a new discussion,

• On the Rocket.Chat menu bar, click the Create New icon, then select Discussion.
• Select the parent team or channel.
• Fill in the discussion name and message, set the encryption, and invite members.
• Then, click Create.

{% hint style="success" %} When a discussion is created, anyone from that channel or team can join the discussion. {% endhint %}

Mark Discussion as Favorite

All discussions marked as favorites are listed at the top of the sidebar so that it is easy to access.

To mark a discussion as favorite,

• At the top of the discussion screen, click the star icon next to the discussion name to mark that discussion as Favorite.
• To remove a discussion from Favorites, click the star icon again.