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# Communication channel definition

# Communication channel definition {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

You can define a communication channel for each communication task. The communication channel determines which mode of communication to use for the task when a plan is attached to an incident. The modes of communication
available are: email, SMS, conference, and Slack.

For information on how to create a communication channel definition, refer to [Create communication channel definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=create-comm-channel-definition&version=australia&pubname=australia-servicenow-platform&ft:locale=en-US) .