How to Create a Group in Slack

Picture this: smooth, clear, and quick chats with your team. That's what understanding Slack groups and channels can do.

Whether you're leading a team or part of one, getting to know these tools boosts work speed. Learn how to create a group in Slack. Let's start using Slack groups and channels to better our workspace!

Key Takeaways

• Understand the difference between Slack Groups and Channels
• Create new groups with easy steps, manage them as an admin & add members to existing ones
• Enhance group performance using third party apps & customize permissions and settings for optimal team environment.

Creating a New Slack Group

1. Open Direct Messages: Move your cursor over "Direct messages" or use the CTRL + SHIFT + K command to open the window.
2. Start a New Group: Here, you can add people to an existing chat or create a fresh, private group.
3. Add Members: Type the names of the individuals you want to include. Click “Create” to finalize the group.

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Adding Users to an Existing Group

To add users to an existing group, follow these steps:

1. Open the Group Chat: Navigate to the group chat you want to modify.
2. Click on the Title: Click on the title at the top of the chat window.
3. Select ‘Add People’: Choose ‘Add people’ from the menu.
4. Type Names: Type the name of the person you want to add and confirm.

Note: Adding a new member may affect the chat history, depending on your group’s settings.

Editing Group Details

If you need to change group details, follow these steps:

1. Access Preferences: Click your profile picture and select 'Preferences.'
2. Edit Group Details: Here, you can change group details, user information, and adjust settings to keep the group organized.

Expanding Group Functionality with Third-Party Apps

Try using apps like Suptask to boost your group work by allowing you to create Slack tickets. It can automate­ user rotations, set reminde­rs and ultimately helpsyour team to work bette­r through halp ticketing. Check out the many apps you can use to improve­ your work on Slack.

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