# Clone Channels

> Create a new channel with the properties and chatbot\_sequences of existing channels.

Product · Channels

Cloning channels allows users to create a new channel with the properties of an existing one.

## Use Cases of Clone Channels

Say you created a chatbot sequence on a Messenger channel. You want to transfer the same sequences and rules to a new webchat channel. Cloning will help you copy-paste the properties in one click.

### Clone within the Same Platform

#### **Example**: Messenger to Messenger

You want to copy the channel properties of a Messenger channel to a new Messenger channel. In this case, cloning will take place without limitations.

### Clone within Different Platforms

#### **Example**: Messenger to Telegram

[Not all platforms support all types of chatbot blocks](/docs/product/chatbot-automation/chatbot-blocks/support-blocks). So, if you want to copy the channel properties of a Messenger channel to a Telegram channel, some blocks may be disabled due to platform limitations.

## How to Clone Channels

### Step 1: Clone a Channel

Make sure you have at least one channel in your Available Integrations. If not, [connect at least one of your channels](connect-social-media/).

1. Go to **Integrations** > **Available Integrations**.

2. Click on the ellipsis icon (...) on the channel card you want to clone.

3. Click on **Clone**, and a window will appear from the right.

![Clone option in Integrations](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shuvo-alice/product-doc/main/.gitbook/assets/Screenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.41.51%20PM.png)

4. Add a **Title** for your new channel and **Select** the new channel you want to create.

5. Click on **Finish** to complete the process.

![Clone Channel Window](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shuvo-alice/product-doc/main/.gitbook/assets/Screenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.44.10%20PM.png)

### Step 2: Connect the New Cloned Channel

Please note that the newly created clone channel is not yet connected to a platform or account. To enable the connection —

1. Click on the ellipsis icon **(...)** of the newly created clone channel.
2. Click on **Connect** from the list of options.
3. Follow the [regular connection flow](connect-social-media/) as per your selected channel.

![](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/shuvo-alice/product-doc/main/.gitbook/assets/Screenshot%202022-05-11%20at%203.46.53%20PM.png)

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