Slack is a widely-used communication application designed to facilitate teamwork and collaboration. A notable functionality within Slack is the option to include guests in specific channels, an advantage for short-term tasks or cooperation with outside partners. In this piece, we’ll guide you through the process of adding a single channel guest on Slack.
Step 1: Open Slack
To begin, open the Slack app on your device and log in to your account. Once you are logged in, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the screen to access the menu.
Step 2: Select a Channel
From the menu, select the channel that you want to add a guest to. If you don’t have any channels yet, you can create one by clicking on the “Create Channel” button in the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Invite Guest
Once you are in the channel, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select “Invite People.” From there, enter the email address of the person you want to invite as a guest. You can also add a message to the invitation if you wish.
Step 4: Review Invitation
Before sending the invitation, review it to make sure that all the details are correct. Once you are satisfied with the invitation, click on the “Send” button to send the invitation to the guest.
Step 5: Wait for Acceptance
After sending the invitation, wait for the guest to accept it. Once they have accepted the invitation, they will be added to the channel and can start participating in conversations.
Conclusion
Adding a single channel guest in Slack is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these steps, you can easily add guests to your channels and collaborate with external partners more effectively.
