Tip: Click the bell icon next to your workspace name and choose how long you'd like to snooze notifications. Under Sound & appearance, choose how notifications look, sound, and behave. Under Notify me about, choose which activity Slack notifies you of.ģ. From your desktop, click your workspace name in the top left.ģ. You can change this preference to include all messages sent to channels you're a member of, or nothing at all:ġ. Use the steps below to customize your preferences.īy default, only direct messages, and keywords will trigger a desktop notification. The default desktop notifications are automatically enabled as soon as you join a workspace.

These settings apply to both desktop and mobile notifications until you make changes. Someone you or notifies a channel you’re in Someone replies to a thread you’re following

By default, here’s when you’ll receive notifications: How Notifications Work: When you first join a workspace, Slack will notify you of messages directed at you. You may also choose to have zero notifications.

You can opt in to receive notifications on your desktop (similar to the way you receive email notifications from Outlook). Slack notifications keep you informed about things that need your attention. Downloading the desktop or mobile apps allows you have more control over notifications, and stay in sync even when you’re on the move.įor download instructions, click the link for the apps that are right for you: You can sign in and use Slack on their website any time (just go to /signin). Download Slack's desktop and/or mobile apps.

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