Slack is a messaging platform used by teams and businesses. Slack helps you work in a more connected, flexible, and inclusive way.

Slack is a powerful tool and can quickly get overwhelming, but they have tons of tips and settings so you can make the tool work for you! 

Help your teammates find you by uploading a clear profile photo and filling out your profile details.

Slack organizes conversations into dedicated spaces called channels. Channels bring order and clarity to work — you can create them for any project, topic, or team.

How to create a new channel in Slack

Work often involves waiting for reviews or approvals before you can move forward. When matters are time-sensitive or you want to address a specific person in Slack, you can grab their attention in any channel by mentioning their username preceded by an @ symbol. They will then get a notification. 

It's a good idea to @mention someone when:

How to @mention someone in Slack

Tip #5: Set your notifications for channels and DMs

Slack aims to help you stay focused on your core projects and priorities by giving you strong controls over what you’re notified about and when. Customize your notifications to:

How to set your Slack notifications

Statuses on Slack are meant to be flexible and allow you to tell your teammates something about your schedule.

Slack organizes conversations into dedicated spaces called channels. Channels bring order and clarity to work — you can create them for any project, topic, or team. With the right people and information in one place, teams can share ideas, make decisions, and move work forward.

Getting started with Slack