Installing Slack
This is a short guide that describes how to install Slack on a desktop computer.
Overview
Slack is a messaging application for business, and is a vital tool for how the Simpler Grants.gov team communicates. If you're new to this tool, please take some time to follow the onboarding steps below.
Step 1 - Sign up for Slack
Please use this invitation link to join.
Your invitation will say the following:
βLetβs work together on Slack. Use this link to start a direct message with me: [Link to be included]β
Click the link within the invitation and it should direct you to a βLetβs get you set upβ page similar to the below:
Step 2 - Get Started with Slack
Please follow the instructions on your βGet Startedβ page. If you receive a prompt similar to the below, select βContinueβ
Please enter your email address and select βContinueβ
Authentication Time! Upon arriving at the next page, a 6 character code should have been sent to your email address. Please go view your HHS inbox to view the 6 character code and enter it in the screen below. If your inbox is categorized into various sections, please remember to select βview allβ within your inbox to find the code. If you still donβt see the email, check your spam filter.
Letβs start a conversation!
Welcome to the Simpler Grants Slack Channel! At this point, youβve automatically joined our #general Channel. Once youβve completed your onboarding process, I will send you a message and proceed to add you to our internal and public channels.
Step 3 - Letβs get to know you better!
Create your profile.
Select βEditβ
Download Slack on your desktop
Step 1: Visit the Slack Downloads website and choose to βDownload (64 - BIT)β the Windows version. Download link is here.
Step 2: Go to your local βDownloadsβ folder and select βSlackSetup.exeβ. Continue with your typical local process to install software on your computer.
Step 3: Launch Slack! Select βSign in to Slackβ using your previously created credentials.
Step 4: Choose a Workspace. Click on βSimpler Grants.govβ and select βOpen Slackβ
Step 5: At this step, you might receive a βWe donβt recognize this deviceβ prompt. Please follow the instructions to retrieve the six digit code.
Step 6: The Slack application should now be available on your desktop.
Change log
Major updates to the content of this page will be added here.
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