Feeling overwhelmed with the number of Slack workspaces you’ve joined? Or do you no longer need to be part of a particular workspace? Whatever the reason, leaving a Slack workspace can be a bit confusing, especially for new users. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to leave your Slack workspace so you can focus on what’s important.
Leaving a Slack workspace means losing access to all channels, conversations, and files in that workspace. Channels and direct messages will no longer allow you to send or receive messages.
Furthermore, you will not receive any notifications from that workspace nor will you be able to access any previously shared files or documents. With that, let us show you how.
How to leave a slack workspace
There are many ways to leave the Slack workspace, and we’ll explore them step-by-step. However, it should be noted that once you leave the Slack workspace, you cannot access Slack directly; you will need to ask the workspace admin to re-add you.
How to exit Slack Workspace on the web or desktop app
Slack’s user interface on the web is similar to Slack on Windows or Mac. We’ll go through the steps on Slack’s Windows app, but you can do the same on the web or Mac. Follow up.
Step 1: Launch Slack on your device and navigate to the workspace you want leaving the left pane.
Note: You’ll only see this if you’re a member of multiple workspaces. If not, skip this step and move on to the next step.
Step 2: Once done, click on your profile picture in the upper right corner.
Step 3: From the drop-down list, select Profile.
Step 4: On the Profile screen, click the three dots icon.
Step 5: Select Account Settings from the drop-down menu. This will launch the Slack settings in your default browser.
Step 6: Now, scroll down to find the Deactivate account section and go through the information.
Step 7: Click ‘Deactivate your account.’
Step 8: Enter your password in the text field on the next screen and click Confirm Password.
Step 9: In the warning prompt, click ‘Yes, deactivate my account’ to confirm.
Once done, you’ll see a message stating that you’ve successfully left the Slack workspace. If you don’t have access to your desktop and want to get out of your workspace from your mobile device, keep reading.
How to remove yourself from slack workspaces on Android and iOS
It’s much simpler to leave the Slack workspace on mobile. The steps are the same for both Android and iPhone. Follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Launch Slack on your Android or iOS device. And from bottom navigation go to You tab.
Step 2: In the You tab, tap Preferences.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Account Settings under Advanced. This will enable the Accounts section to open the default browser.
Step 4: On the Account page, scroll down to the Deactivate account section and read the information.
Step 5: Now, tap on the ‘Deactivate your account’ button.
Step 7: In the next screen, enter your password and select Confirm Password.
Step 8: Tap ‘Yes, deactivate my account’ in the prompt to confirm.
With this, you will receive a notification that you have successfully left the Slack workspace. If it’s not a Slack workspace you want to leave but a Slack channel. Continue reading to know how to exit.
How to leave a slow channel
Whether a channel is no longer relevant or you’re no longer working in a certain team, Slack notifications from those channels can be a huge distraction. While you can also mute the channel, leaving the Slack channel can also help with decoding.
So, if you’ve made up your mind, start by following the steps for the desktop Slack or Web app.
How to exit Slack Workspace on the web or desktop app
Step 1: Open Slack on your device and select a workspace from the left pane.
Note: You’ll only see this if you’re a member of multiple workspaces. If not, move on to the next step.
Step 2: Select the channel you want to exit.
Step 3: When the channel opens in the right pane, click the name.
Step 4: From the pop-up window, go to the About tab and select Leave Channel.
Step 5: In the confirmation prompt, click Leave channel.
That’s it. You removed yourself from the Slack channel without any problems. If you don’t have access to a desktop computer, follow the steps below to leave a Slack channel using a mobile device.
How to leave a Slack channel on an Android or iOS device
Step 1: Open the Slack app, tap on the top left corner and select the appropriate workspace.
Note: You’ll only see this if you’re part of multiple workspaces. If not, move on to the next step.
Step 2: From the channel list, tap the channel you want to exit.
You will be taken inside the channel.
Step 3: Now, tap on the channel at the top.
Step 4: Scroll down and tap the red Leave Channel button.
Step 5: Select Leave to confirm.
That’s it. You have successfully removed yourself from a Slack channel. If you have any questions that we missed in the article, check out the FAQ section below.
FAQs when leaving a slack workspace
1. Does Slack notify others when you leave the workspace?
Yes, Slack notifies workspace members when someone leaves. The message will include the name of the user who left and the channel where they were last active.
2. Why can’t I leave the Slack workspace?
You may not be able to leave your Slack workspace for a few reasons.a. If you are the sole owner of a workspace, you must transfer ownership to another member before you can leave.b. If you have unprocessed private channel or group invites, you must accept or decline them before leaving the workspace.c. If you are part of a workspace that is connected to other workspaces through a shared channel, you may have to leave those shared channels before you leave the workspace. If you’re still having trouble leaving your workspace, contact your workspace admin or Slack support for assistance.
3. Can I rejoin the workspace after leaving the workspace?
Yes, you can rejoin a Slack workspace after leaving it. However, this is up to the workspace owner to set a limit for rejoining. Some workspace administrators may allow users to rejoin freely, while others may require an invitation or approval to rejoin.
Get rid of the slack workspace
It’s important to keep your workspace organized and manageable; Leaving a workspace you don’t need is a step in the right direction. So that’s all you need to know about leaving a Slack workspace or a Slack channel. You may also want to read how to keep your Slack status active.
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