> ## Documentation Index
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# Auto Unread

> Automatically mark channels as unread based on activity

<Note>Requires **Manage Channels** permission</Note>

<img src="https://scrumpbot.com/static/images/feature-auto-unread.png" alt="Auto Unread feature" className="w-full" />

## Setting Up Auto Unread

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add auto unread channels">
    Use `/auto-unread-channel add channel:` to add a channel that will be marked as unread

    * `channel:` = The channel to mark as unread every 15 minutes

    ```
    /auto-unread-channel add channel: #announcements
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="View current auto unread channels">
    Use `/auto-unread-channel list` to view all configured auto unread channels
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing Auto Unread

<Steps>
  <Step title="Remove auto unread channels">
    Use `/auto-unread-channel remove channel:` to remove a channel from auto unread

    * `channel:` = The channel to remove from auto unread

    ```
    /auto-unread-channel remove channel: #announcements
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Auto Unread Limits

* **Free servers**: Up to 1 auto unread channel
* **Plus servers**: Up to 500 auto unread channels
* **Custom bots**: Up to 500 auto unread channels

## How Auto Unread Works

* Channels are marked as unread every 15 minutes
* This helps keep important channels visible to members
* Useful for announcement channels, rules, or important information
* Members will see the channel as having unread messages

## Use Cases

* **Announcement channels** - Keep members informed of important updates
* **Event channels** - Highlight upcoming events and activities
* **News channels** - Ensure members see the latest news
* **Role channels** - Remind members to check for new roles
* **General channels** - Keep active channels visible to members

## Tips for Effective Use

* Don't overuse auto unread - it can become annoying
* Combine with other notification methods for important channels
* Monitor statistics to ensure the feature is being used effectively