# An OEGlobal 2026 Participant Guide to OEG Connect

**URL:** https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/an-oeglobal-2026-participant-guide-to-oeg-connect/9222
**Category:** Information Desk
**Created:** [August 26, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/an-oeglobal-2026-participant-guide-to-oeg-connect/9222 "2026-08-26T06:00:00Z")
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### Author: ![cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/user_avatar/connect.oeglobal.org/cogdog/32/2_2.png) [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)
#### Post date: [September 2, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/an-oeglobal-2026-participant-guide-to-oeg-connect/9222/3 "2026-09-02T05:44:43Z")

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We will keep adding OEGlobal Connect tips and tricks here – see how you can create your own private chat channels (more or less like WhatsApp Groups) right here. You can do it yourself.

> [@Create Your Own Private Discussion Channel](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/create-your-own-private-discussion-channel/9224/1):
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> Given the interest to have us open private discussion spaces here in OEG Connect, I wanted to share an alternative option for any person in this space to create a private channel for any topic. You do not need us to build it, you can make it yourself. These work exactly the same as groups in messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Signal. OEG Connect has [a means for private chats to individuals](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/an-oeglobal-2026-participant-guide-to-oeg-connect/9222#p-23313-point_rightt4-3-private-messages-3). If you have been communicating this way, all conversations show up in the Connect navigation menu unde…

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