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title: "Groups (Private Channels)"
slug: "groups-api"
updated: 2025-07-30T09:44:03Z
published: 2025-07-30T09:44:03Z
canonical: "developer.rocket.chat/groups-api"
stale: true
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Groups (Private Channels)

Groups (or private rooms) are closed rooms, and users can join only if added to the private room. With the **Groups API**, you can:

- Create and manage the status of private channels—archive, unarchive, encrypt, set announcements, and more.
- Add and remove members in private channels.
- Update members’ roles in private channels.
- View information such as members, integrations, messages, and files.

> [!NOTE]
> For more details, refer to the [Collaborate Using Rooms](https://docs.rocket.chat/docs/rooms) user guide.