Slack notifications not showing on desktop or phone
Slack notifications are turned off in your app settings, your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode, or Slack does not have permission to send alerts. Check three places. Slack app settings, your phone settings, and whether Slack is muted on your desktop. One of these is always the fix.
Slack notifications stop working when the app loses permission to send alerts, your device is in Do Not Disturb mode, or you've accidentally turned off notifications in Slack settings. We'll check each of these places and turn notifications back on so you get alerted to important messages.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning off all notifications thinking one setting controls everything. you need to check both Slack settings and your phone settings
- Not realizing Focus mode is on. you think Slack is broken when your computer is just blocking alerts
Signs you need professional help
- If notifications still are not working after checking Focus mode, phone permissions, and Slack settings, give us a call and we'll check if Slack needs to be updated or if there is a system issue.
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