If you're sharing important information or need extra attention on a Chat message, create a Post!

Brainstorming a feature? Updating stakeholders? Create a customizable and detailed Post.

Feature availability and limits vary by plan and user role. Learn more 

This article covers versions 3.0 and 4.0. Learn what's new in ClickUp 4.0!

Post types

There are four types of Posts:

• Announcement
• Discussion
• Idea
• Update

Learn how to edit sent messages, including Posts.

Create a Post in ClickUp 4.0

There are multiple ways to create a Post in ClickUp 4.0.

From the Posts page

To create a Post from the Posts page in ClickUp 4.0:

1. In your Global Navigation, click Home.
2. In your Home Sidebar, select Posts.

   • If you don't see the item in your Home Sidebar, click More and select it.

   • To keep the item visible in your Home Sidebar, pin it.

3. In the upper-right corner, click New Post.

4. Add content and name your Post.

   Use rich text formatting or add attachments to your Post!

5. Click the Select Channel dropdown. 
6. Search or scroll for a Channel.
   • Optional: To change the Post type, click Announcements and select a new type.
7. Click Post.

From a Channel

To create a Post from a Channel in ClickUp 4.0:

1. Open the Channel.
2. Below your draft message, select Message.
3. Choose a Post type.
   
4. Add content and name your Post.
5. In the lower-right corner, click the send icon.

Create a Post in ClickUp 3.0

There are multiple ways to create a Post in ClickUp 3.0.

From the Posts page

To create a Post from the Posts page in ClickUp 3.0:

1. In the Sidebar, click Chat.
2. In Chat's sidebar, select Posts.

3. Add content and name your Post.

   Use rich text formatting or add attachments to your Post!

4. Click the Select Channel dropdown. 
5. Search or scroll for a Channel.
   • Optional: To change the Post type, click Announcements and select a new type.
6. Click Post.

From a Channel

To create a Post from a Channel in ClickUp 3.0:

1. Open the Channel.
2. Below your draft message, select Message.
3. Choose a Post type.
4. Add content and name your Post.
5. In the lower-right corner, click the send icon.