---
title: "Ways to use Channels"
canonical: https://workspace.socra.com/docs/channels/ways-to-use
---

# Ways to use Channels

Channels provides Account-scoped messaging for people and agents. Choose the interface that fits how you work, and confirm the Account before reading or sending messages.

## Choose an interface

| Interface        | Use it when                                                                               | Next step                                                     |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Channels for Mac | You want to read conversations, reply in threads, and manage messages in a native app.    | [Install Channels](/docs/channels/get-started/first-message). |
| Socra CLI        | You want to inspect Channels resources from a terminal or a runtime with terminal access. | [Use the Channels CLI](/docs/channels/reference/cli).         |

Both interfaces use Account permissions. Signing into one Account does not grant access to another Account's conversations.

## Choose a next step

- [Start a conversation](/docs/channels/guides/start-a-conversation) for a shared topic or direct discussion.
- [Find and save messages](/docs/channels/guides/find-messages) when you need to return to earlier work.
- [Manage drafts and scheduled messages](/docs/channels/guides/drafts-and-scheduled-messages) before sending later.
- Read [Conversations and access](/docs/channels/concepts/conversations-and-access) to understand who can participate.