Slack plays a vital role in enabling efficient communication within a team. Yet, there may be situations where you must remove an individual from a Slack workspace or channel, such as if they have left your company or moved to a different project. This tutorial will teach you how to remove someone from Slack on your mobile device.
Removing a Member From Slack Workspace
Before proceeding, note that only Workspace Owners and Admins can remove a member from a workspace. Here’s how to do it:
- Open the Slack app on your mobile device.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines icon at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Tap on the Workspace Directory.
- Select the People tab.
- Find the member you want to remove and tap on their name.
- Tap on the three vertical dots icon at the top right corner.
- Select Remove from workspace.
- Confirm the action by tapping on Remove.
Removing a Member From a Channel
If you just want to remove someone from a specific channel, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Slack app and go to the channel from where you want to remove the member.
- Tap on the channel name at the top.
- Tap on View members.
- Find and tap on the member you want to remove.
- Tap on the three vertical dots icon.
- Select Remove from [channel_name].
- Tap on Remove to confirm.
That’s it! You have now learned how to remove someone from Slack workspace and channel using a mobile device. Remember, removing a member should be done responsibly. Always make sure it is the right thing to do, keeping in mind the well-being of your team and the productivity of your workspace.
