What is Slack?

• Slack is a channel based messaging platform that allows you and your team to stay connected anywhere.
• Acting as your digital HQ, Slack can help transform your organisation, connecting you with the people and information you need.

Setting up Slack

Installing Slack

• To get started, simply sign up for an account on https://slack.com/.

• Then download the latest version of the desktop app and sign into your workspace.

  Setting up your profile

• Your profile will help people on your team know who you are. Start by clicking your default profile picture in the top right of your desktop. Click profile from the menu, then click Edit profile. Set your profile photo, fill in your details and write a little bit about yourself. Then click Save changes.

Connecting with people

• Click the compose button on the top left to start a new message. To chat with somebody directly, send them a direct message.
• Slack uses channels to organise group messaging, allowing you to access the information you need in your own time, regardless of time and location. To communicate with a group, simply send a message in a channel.

Sharing files

• You can easily upload photos, PDF files, or important documents up to 1GB in size to Slack by clicking on the + icon found on the left side of your message box.
• You can also share and upload files by dragging and dropping items right into the channel. Use the keyboard commands Ctrl/Cmd + C/V to quickly copy and paste.
• To Share files with your team members from your Slack desktop click on the more icon (looks like: …) and choose Create public link. Click Share.

Now that you've set up and started Slack, visit these guides and tutorials to explore more of the features.