# How to connect and disconnect a channel from Inbox
In this guide, you’ll learn how to connect and disconnect a channel from Inbox using your [Flows](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/flows).
[When you install a channel through Inbox](https://support.messagebird.com/hc/en-us/sections/360001794498-Install-channels), the new channel will be automatically connected to Inbox and will be added to your [**Inbox Channels**](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/channels).
However, if you installed a channel through the MessageBird Dashboard and want to connect it to Inbox or you’re looking to disconnect a channel from Inbox, you can easily do it with your [Flows](https://inbox.messagebird.com/manager/flows).
**Step 1**
In your MessageBird Dashboard, go to [dashboard.messagebird.com/flow-builder.](https://dashboard.messagebird.com/flow-builder)
Unless you created an additional flow, click **Inbox flow (Conversations)** to start editing. This will bring you to an open Flow Builder view with ‘Omni-channel’ as the trigger of your flow. It will look like this:
**Step 2**
Click the **Omni-channel** step. A list with all your channels will be displayed on the right side of your screen. The channels that have a **✓** are connected to Inbox; those that don’t have a **✓** are not connected. For example, **WhatsApp Channel Os** is connected to Inbox and **Sandbox** is not connected:
Find the channel you want to connect and mark it with a **✓**. If you’re looking to disconnect a channel, simply remove the **✓**. Ready? Press **Save**. Keep in mind that you can go back to this step and edit anytime the message you need.
**Step 3**
Awesome! **Publish** your flow in the top right corner of your screen, and you're good to go! Channels marked with a **✓** will be connected to Inbox, while those without a **✓** won’t be connected.
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