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### 2. Slack node (create: channel)
This node will create a new channel in your Slack workspace. This operation requires the `channel:manage` scope. Add this scope under the ***Bot Token Scopes*** section on Slack. You can refer to the official documentation on [Scopes and permissions](https://api.slack.com/scopes) to learn more.
This node will create a new channel in your Slack workspace. This operation requires the `channel:manage` scope. Add this scope under the ***Bot Token Scopes*** section on Slack. You can refer to the [FAQs](#_2-how-to-add-oauth-scopes-to-a-slack-app) to learn how to add scopes.
1. Select 'Access Token' from the ***Authentication*** dropdown list.
2. You'll have to enter credentials for the Slack node. You can find out how to enter credentials for this node [here](../../../credentials/Slack/README.md).
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3. Click on the ***Add Field*** button.
4. Toggle ***Is Private*** to `true`.
### 2. How to add OAuth Scopes to a Slack app?
Your app needs appropriate scopes and permissions to perform actions. For example, if you want to create a new channel, your app requires the `channel:manage` scope. To add scopes and permissions, follow the steps mentioned below.
1. Navigate to the [Slack App dashboard](https://api.slack.com/apps) page and select your app.
2. Click on 'OAuth & Permissions' under the ***Feature*** section on the left sidebar.
3. Scroll down to the ***Scopes*** section.
4. If you're building a bot, click on ***Add an OAuth Scope*** under the ***Bot Token Scopes***.
5. Select the permissions you want to give to your bot from the dropdown list.
6. If you want the app to access user data and act on behalf of users that authorize them, add scopes under the ***User Token Scopes***.
7. When you add new scopes, Slack will ask you to reinstall the app. Click on 'reinstall your app' on the top of the page and reinstall the app.
You can refer to the official documentation on [Scopes and permissions](https://api.slack.com/scopes) to learn more.
## Further Reading
- [Giving kudos to contributors with GitHub, Slack, and n8n 👏](https://medium.com/n8n-io/giving-kudos-to-contributors-with-github-slack-and-n8n-b3f5f4a653a6)