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:

    • β€œLet’s work together on Slack. Use this link to start a direct message with me: [Link to be included]”

    • Click the link within the invitation and it should direct you to a β€œLet’s get you set up” page similar to the below:

Step 2 - Get Started with Slack

  • Please follow the instructions on your β€œGet Started” page. If you receive a prompt similar to the below, select β€œContinue”

  • Please enter your email address and select β€œContinue”

  • 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 β€œview all” within your inbox to find the code. If you still don’t see the email, check your spam filter.

  • Let’s start a conversation!

  • Welcome to the Simpler Grants Slack Channel! At this point, you’ve automatically joined our #general Channel. Once you’ve completed your onboarding process, I will send you a message and proceed to add you to our internal and public channels.

Step 3 - Let’s get to know you better!

  • Create your profile.

  • Select β€œEdit”

Download Slack on your desktop

Step 1: Visit the Slack Downloads website and choose to β€œDownload (64 - BIT)” the Windows version. Download link is here.

Step 2: Go to your local β€œDownloads” folder and select β€œSlackSetup.exe”. Continue with your typical local process to install software on your computer.

Step 3: Launch Slack! Select β€œSign in to Slack” using your previously created credentials.

Step 4: Choose a Workspace. Click on β€œSimpler Grants.gov” and select β€œOpen Slack”

Step 5: At this step, you might receive a β€œWe don’t recognize this device” 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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