# Private chat

> A Pachca chat with restricted access: only invited members can read and post. Ideal for confidential discussions

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

A private chat is a chat or channel with restricted access. Key traits:

- It doesn't appear in chat search
- You can join by invitation only
- Members can't see who else is in the workspace
- New members can't see history from before they were added

It's a good fit for confidential projects, HR discussions, partner negotiations and work with sensitive data.

Learn more in the Help Center

[Read the article →](https://pachca.com/en/help-center/features/types-of-chats)