# Create a Helm Channel

1. Click on the "Helm" tab located in the left-hand menu of the interface then click on the "Helm Catalog" option. Depending on whether you want to create a public or private channel, select either "Public Channels" or "Private Channels" accordingly.

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**2) Create a Public Helm Channel**\
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&#x20;i) Navigate to the "Public Channels" view.

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ii) Click on the “+ New Helm channel” to create a new Public Helm Channel.

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**3) Provide Channel Details**:

* **Channel Name**: Enter a descriptive name for your public channel.
* **URL:** Provide the URL where the Helm charts for your public channel are hosted. This URL should be accessible to anyone who wants to use the charts.
* **Description**: Optionally, provide a brief description to help individuals understand the purpose or content of the channel.

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4\) After you click the “Submit” button, you will be redirected to the “Public Helm Channels” view screen, where you can find your newly created helm channel.

**Note:** Once the channel is created, the Helm charts will be synced in the background. The synced charts are on the "**Helm > Helm Charts**" screen.

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5\) You can observe the recently added public helm channel on the screen.

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