Deploy Slack via Microsoft Installer

If you're looking to deploy Slack on Windows machines, we offer an MSIX package that you can use to install Slack at scale. The MSIX package supports mass deployment in a secure, centralized location and includes auto-update functionality. If you're looking to install Slack on a single machine, download our desktop app.

MSIX for Windows

MSIX provides the best experience for deployment and auto-updating in enterprise environments. The Slack MSIX is compatible with Windows 10 and 11, supporting both ARM and 64-bit architectures, and can be installed via Powershell. See Microsoft's documentation for an overview of MSIX packages.
  

  Download the ARM installer

  Download the 64-bit installer

Install for user

Add-AppxPackage -Path "<path to MSIX>"

See Microsoft's Add-AppxPackage documentation for more details.

Install for all users

This will provision Slack machine-wide. All current and future users on the machine will have access to the app.

Add-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -PackagePath "<path to MSIX>" -SkipLicense -Regions "all"

See Microsoft's Add-AppxProvisionedPackage documentation for more details.

Other Enterprise deployment methods

Distribution of MSIX packages is also supported by enterprise software distribution services such as the following:

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager
• Microsoft Intune
• Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM.exe) and Provisioning
• MSIX App Attach
• AppInstaller
• PowerShell

See Microsoft's documentation to read more about enterprise distribution. 

Tip: Looking to manage settings for users in your organization? Try our streamlined desktop app configurations.

FAQ

Can auto-updates be disabled?

Yes. You can control desktop app updates with your app configuration. To learn more, review our documentation on the AutoUpdate setting in the desktop app configuration.

We're using AppLocker, why isn't the MSIX package working?

By default, packaged apps are disabled by AppLocker policies. Visit Microsoft's documentation about managing packaged apps with AppLocker to learn more. 

Can a version be rolled back?

You can roll back an app version using AppInstaller files. AppInstaller files are manifests that can control the installation update behavior of an MSIX package. If Slack is installed with an AppInstaller file then the internal update code is disabled.

Can we receive beta versions with the MSIX package?

Yes. The release channel can be controlled with the ReleaseChannel setting in the desktop app configuration. Users can also individually opt-in to beta releases by following the steps below:  

1. From your desktop, click your profile picture in the sidebar. 
2. Select Preferences from the menu.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Under Release channel, open the dropdown menu and choose Beta.