How to install Slack app on Windows 10

Slack is a popular messaging tool designed for the workplace like Microsoft Teams. The platform offers a lot of IRC-style features, such as chat rooms (channels), which are organized by topic, private groups, and direct messaging.

Also, Slack isn’t just about text-based chat, you can also use the voice and video features for one-to-one calls or group meetings. You can share files, and it even has app support to expand the functionality to other services, such as Microsoft Teams, Gmail, and more.

If you’re new to Slack or you have been using the web version of the service, you can install the app on Windows 10 in two ways. You can use the installer directly from the Slack website or you can get it from the Microsoft Store.

In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to download and install the Slack app on Windows 10 using the Microsoft Store as it’s the quickest method. (If you’re new to the platform, use these steps to set up a Slack account.)

How to install Slack on Windows 10

To install Slack on Windows 10, use these steps:

1. Open Microsoft Store.

2. Search for Slack and click the top result.

   Quick tip: You can also use this direct link to access the Store download page.

3. Click the Get (or Install) button.

   

4. Open Start.

5. Search for Slack and click the top result to open the app.

6. Click the Sign In button.

   

7. Specify your Slack workspace link provided by your team administrator.

8. Click the Continue button.

   

9. Confirm your Slack account credentials.

10. Click the Sign in button.

Once you complete the steps, you can start using the Slack app on Windows 10 to message and collaborate with colleagues.