# Communities - Tagging Channels and Events in Posts/Comments > Use # to tag channels and events in GHL Customer Care Communities. Add clickable, permission-aware links to posts and comments, with our steps by step guide. - Source: https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/communities-tagging-channels-and-events-in-posts-comments - Section: Memberships & Communities / Communities - Reading time: 2 min - Images: 3, each explained below --- Tag channels and scheduled events directly inside posts and comments to guide members to the right place, fast. This article explains what channel/event tagging is, who can use it, and how to add tags with the **#** shortcut so discussions stay organized and actionable.  --- **TABLE OF CONTENTS** - [What is Tagging Channels and Events?](#what-is-tagging-channels-and-events)[](#key-benefits-of-tagging-channels-and-events) - [Key Benefits of Tagging Channels and Events](#key-benefits-of-tagging-channels-and-events)[](#permissions-and-prerequisites) - [Permissions & Prerequisites](#permissions-and-prerequisites)[](#how-to-tag-channels-and-events-in-posts-comments) - [How To Tag Channels and Events in Posts/Comments](#how-to-tag-channels-and-events-in-posts-comments)[](#step-1-navigate-to-groups) - [Step 1: Navigate to Groups](#step-1-navigate-to-groups)[](#step-2-create-or-open-a-post-comment) - [Step 2: Create or Open a Post/Comment](#step-2-create-or-open-a-post-comment)[](#step-3-insert-a-tag-with) - [Step 3: Insert a tag with #](#step-3-insert-a-tag-with)[](#frequently-asked-questions) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#frequently-asked-questions)[](#related-articles) - [Related Articles](#related-articles) --- # **What is Tagging Channels and Events?** Channel/event tagging turns references in your post or comment into **permission-aware, clickable links**. Type **#** to open a picker of channels and events you can access; select one to insert a tag with a distinctive icon. Readers can click the tag to navigate directly to that channel or event (access required). --- ## **Key Benefits of Tagging Channels and Events** Use these benefits to decide when to tag and how to structure posts that drive readers to the right destination. - **Faster navigation**: Readers jump straight to the referenced channel or event. - **Clear context**: Icons and links make intent obvious inside long threads. - **Targeted engagement**: Tags turn posts into actionable prompts for members. - **Permission-aware visibility**: Only channels/events you can access appear in the picker. --- ## **Permissions & Prerequisites** Confirm access first so tags appear in the picker and work when clicked. - **Who can tag**: Any user who can create a post or comment in the community. - **What you’ll see**: The **#** picker shows only channels/events you have permission to access. - **Where to tag**: Communities → open a **post** or **comment** editor. --- ## **How To Tag Channels and Events in Posts/Comments ** Follow these steps to add a tag, publish, and verify the link works for your audience. ### **Step 1:** Navigate to Groups 1. Click on **Memberships** from your sub-account. 2. Click on the **Communities** tab. 3. Select **Groups** from the drop-down. ![Step 1: Navigate to Groups (image 1 of 3)](https://jumpshare.com/share/6kr2t5YYqzm6aiXOIhbw+/GIF+Recording+2025-09-10+at+8.09.10+PM.gif) **Step 1: Navigate to Groups (image 1 of 3)** This animation appears in the "Step 1: Navigate to Groups" section of "Communities - Tagging Channels and Events in Posts/Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Click on Memberships from your sub-account. Click on the Communities tab. Select Groups from the drop-down. Immediately after, the guide continues: Login to your Group. Open the post or comment editor. - What to choose: Click on Memberships from your sub-account. Click on the Communities tab. Select Groups from the drop-down. - Controls: Memberships, Communities, Groups - Next: Login to your Group. Open the post or comment editor. Full procedure: 1. Click on Memberships from your sub-account. 2. Click on the Communities tab. 3. Select Groups from the drop-down. ### **Step 2:** Create orOpen a Post/Comment 1. Login to your Group. 2. Open the **post** or **comment** editor. ![Step 2: Create or Open a Post/Comment (image 2 of 3)](https://jumpshare.com/share/9rXDPSHHf6WfOMXVCxnA+/GIF+Recording+2025-09-10+at+8.16.46+PM.gif) **Step 2: Create or Open a Post/Comment (image 2 of 3)** This animation appears in the "Step 2: Create or Open a Post/Comment" section of "Communities - Tagging Channels and Events in Posts/Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Login to your Group. Open the post or comment editor. Immediately after, the guide continues: Type # to open the picker; search or scroll to find the channel or event. Press Enter (or click) to insert the tag. Finish your message and click Publish Post/Comment. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended…. - What this covers: Login to your Group. Open the post or comment editor. - Controls: post, comment - Next: Type # to open the picker; search or scroll to find the channel or event. Press Enter (or click) to insert the tag. Finish your message and click Publish Post/Comment. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended destination. Full procedure: 1. Login to your Group. 2. Open the post or comment editor. ### **Step 3:** Insert a tag with **#** 1. Type **#** to open the picker; search or scroll to find the **channel** or **event**. 2. Press **Enter** (or click) to insert the tag. 3. Finish your message and click **Publish** **Post/Comment**. 4. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended destination. ![Step 3: Insert a tag with # (image 3 of 3)](https://jumpshare.com/share/T5oxEumdIxOBO2KHDOwQ+/GIF+Recording+2025-09-10+at+8.19.18+PM.gif) **Step 3: Insert a tag with # (image 3 of 3)** This animation appears in the "Step 3: Insert a tag with #" section of "Communities - Tagging Channels and Events in Posts/Comments". The text alongside this image reads: Type # to open the picker; search or scroll to find the channel or event. Press Enter (or click) to insert the tag. Finish your message and click Publish Post/Comment. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended destination. Immediately after, the guide continues: Q: Can I tag multiple channels or events in one post? - What to fill in: Type # to open the picker; search or scroll to find the channel or event. Press Enter (or click) to insert the tag. Finish your message and click Publish Post/Comment. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended destination. - Controls: #, channel, event, Enter, Publish, Post/Comment - Next: Q: Can I tag multiple channels or events in one post? Full procedure: 1. Type # to open the picker; search or scroll to find the channel or event. 2. Press Enter (or click) to insert the tag. 3. Finish your message and click Publish Post/Comment. 4. Check your newly inserted tag to confirm it opens the intended destination. --- ## **Frequently Asked Questions** **Q: Can I tag multiple channels or events in one post?** Yes—add as many as are relevant, but keep posts readable and focused. **Q: Why don’t I see a channel/event in the list?** Only items you have access to appear in the picker. Confirm your permissions or membership. **Q: What do the icons mean?** Icons visually distinguish **channels** from **events** so readers know what they’re opening. **Q: What happens if an event has already ended?** The tag may open a read-only or ended view, depending on event settings. --- ## **Related Articles** - [How to Setup, Customize, and Manage Your Communities](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/how-to-setup-customize-and-manage-your-communities) - [How to Manage Members Inside groups](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/communities-how-to-manage-members-inside-groups) - [Communities: Announcement Channel and Notification](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/communities-announcement-channel-and-notification) - [How to make your Groups private/ public in Communities?](https://docs.ghlcustomercare.com/docs/memberships-and-communities/communities/how-to-make-groups-private-in-communities) --- Documentation for GHL Customer Care. 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