Listen-only conversations
Share updates without the noise. A listen-only conversation lets you post updates that others can hear, without them being able to reply or post back.
When to use listen-only
- Team broadcasts — share company or project updates without clutter from replies.
- Private communities — deliver exclusive updates to clients, members, or advocates without cross-talk.
- Mini podcasts — share insights, tips, or stories in audio form without the setup of a traditional podcast.
How it works
- Create a new conversation, or open an existing one you want to make listen-only.
- Go to Conversation Settings (the ⋯ menu).
- Toggle Default to "Listen Only".
- New members are then added as listeners. People already in the conversation keep the role they have.
- Listeners can't post messages or see other listeners.
- Control who can post. Promote any listener to speaker if you want them to contribute, or change an existing member's role by hand.
- Share the conversation — add people manually, allow workspace members to find and join, or share a public link.
Common questions
Can listeners reply? No. Only speakers can post in a listen-only conversation.
Can I change it back to a normal conversation? Yes. Toggle the setting off in Conversation Settings. That changes what new members get; anyone already set to listener stays a listener until you change their role.
Do listeners need an account? Not for public links. For private or workspace conversations, listeners need to sign in.