# Get Channel By Name

**Introduction** 

This step locates a channel in a guild based on its name and type.

**Configuration**

1. **Guild**: Specify the guild to search in. This is a required field.
2. **Name**: Enter the name of the channel to find. Name length should be between 1 and 32 characters. This is a required field.
3. **Type**: Select the type of channel to find. Options include Text, Voice, Forum, Announcement, and Stage. This is a required field.
4. **Category**: (Optional) Choose a category to only search within that category.

**Outputs**

* **Channel**: The channel that matches the search criteria. This is a nullable variable, meaning it may not return a result if no matching channel is found.

**Usage** 

Effective for locating specific channels within a guild, especially useful in large or complex server setups.

**Permissions**

* Requires the "View Channel(s)" permission to search for channels.