Join a channel

Slack organises conversations in your workspace into dedicated spaces called channels. Channels bring the right people, tools and information together for a common purpose – like working on a specific project or discussing a particular topic with your team. Keep reading to learn how to find and join channels in your workspace.

Tip: If you've been invited to work with another company in a channel using Slack Connect, learn how to accept the invitation.

Join channels

All members (but not guests) can browse and join public channels in their workspace. To join a private channel, you must be added by an existing member of the channel.

Desktop

Mobile

1. From   Home, click   Directories.
2. Click the  Channels tab.
3. Browse the list of public channels in your workspace, or search for a channel by its name or description.
4. Select a channel from the list to view it.
5. Click on Join channel.

1. Tap the   search bar at the top of your screen.
2. Tap Channels.
3. Browse the list of public channels in your workspace, or search for a channel by its name.
4. Tap a channel name to open it, then tap Join channel.

Temporarily join a channel

You can temporarily join a public channel. They'll appear in the Temporary channels section in the sidebar, and you'll automatically be removed after your set period of time.

1. From desktop, visit a channel you want to join temporarily.
2. Click the   arrow on the Join channel button.
3. Choose how long you want to be in the channel: Just for today, For 48 hours or For 1 week. 

Who can use this feature?

• All members except guests
• Available on all subscriptions