How To Install Slack On Ubuntu

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Slack has quickly become one of the leading communication tools for both professional and personal use. It brings team communication and collaboration into one place so you can get more work done. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Slack on Ubuntu.

Method 1: Installing Slack via Snap

Ubuntu 16.04 and higher versions come with Snap pre-installed. Follow the steps below to install Slack via Snap:

  1. First, we need to open the terminal. You can open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard.
  2. Then, type the following command in your terminal:
    3.         sudo snap install slack --classic
  3. Enter your password when prompted, and the installation process will begin.

Method 2: Installing Slack via .deb Package

If you prefer, you can also install Slack by downloading the official Slack .deb package. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Download the Slack .deb package from the official website.
  2. Once downloaded, navigate to the directory where the file was downloaded, typically the Downloads folder.
  3. Open the terminal in that directory. Then, type the following command in your terminal:
    4.         sudo dpkg -i slack-desktop-*.deb
  4. Enter your password when prompted, and the installation process will begin.

Please note that in case of any dependency problems, you can resolve them by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get install -f

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you two ways to install Slack on Ubuntu. Both methods are quite straightforward. Now you can start using Slack to simplify your team’s communication!

Please feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or feedback.