# Public chat

> A Pachca chat any employee can join on their own. Ideal for general discussions and company news

Источник: https://pachca.com/en/glossary/open-chat

A public chat is a chat or channel open to everyone. Key traits:

- It's listed in the chat directory
- You can join without an invitation
- You see the history from the moment you join
- It works well for general topics

Examples: #company-news, #random, #help. Public chats make work more transparent and help new hires get up to speed faster.

Learn more in the Help Center

[Read the article →](https://pachca.com/en/help-center/features/open-channels)