How to Invite Someone to a Slack Channel
This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to invite someone to a Slack channel. It explains two methods - using the channel settings and using the "/invite" shortcut. Following this guide will help users effectively add members to their Slack channels.
Lauren M
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10 steps
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24 seconds
Slack
From the channel settings
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Click on the down arrow next to the channel name at the top
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Click on "Members"
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Click "Add people"
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Enter their name or email address and select from the suggestions list
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Click "Add" or press Enter
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Click "X" to close the channel Settings window
Using the "/invite" shortcut
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Open the channel, type "/invite" followed by "@" and the person's name.\ For example "@malik" here
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Click on their name in the suggestions list
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Click on the arrow (Send now) at the bottom right or press Enter
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Slack will post a message confirming the member was added to the channel. The member will also be notified.