How to Set Out of Office in Slack (Step-by-Step Guide)

Can't be on Slack? Set your slack out of office status swiftly, no matter your device. This straightforward guide explores quick steps on how to set slack out of office to keep your team updated.

Need to let your team know you're away? Here's how to set out of office on slack and create your out-of-office status:

Desktop: Click your profile > Update Status > Save.
Auto-Reply: Use 'Do Not Disturb' under Notifications.
Automation: Link with Google Calendar or use Slack’s Status Scheduler.

How to Set Out of Office in Slack (Desktop & Mobile)

1. Set Out of Office Status on Slack (Desktop)

Open the Slack desktop app.
Click on your profile photo in the top-right corner.
Select Update your status from the dropdown menu.
Choose a preset or enter a custom message (e.g., "On vacation – back Monday!").
Set the time duration (optional).
Click Save – your status will update instantly!

2. Set Out of Office Status on Slack (Mobile)

Open the Slack mobile app.
Tap on your profile icon (top-left corner).
Select Update your status.
Input your custom status and select the duration.
Tap Save to apply the changes.

Automate Your Slack Status (Auto-Reply Method)

Want to enable slack vacation mode to pause notifications and auto-respond while you're away? Here's how:

Go to your profile and click Settings & Administration.
Navigate to Workspace Settings > Notifications.
Select Do Not Disturb and configure your auto-reply message.

Example Auto-Reply Message:"I'm currently out of the office. I'll respond as soon as possible."

Comparison of Slack Out-of-Office Methods

Method	Best For
Manual Status Update	Quick, one-time updates
Do Not Disturb (Auto-Reply)	Sending automated responses
Status Scheduler	Pre-scheduling future statuses
Google Calendar Integration	Syncing meetings and absences

Best Tools for Slack Status Automation

Slack Status Scheduler – Schedule automatic status changes.
Google Calendar Sync – Automatically update status based on events.
Suptask Integration – Improve Slack workflows and notifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I set up an automatic reply or out-of-office message in Slack?

You can set up automatic replies and out-of-office messages in Slack in several ways:

Do Not Disturb: Go to Settings & Administration > Workspace Settings > Notifications and activate Do Not Disturb with a custom message.
Custom Status: Update your Slack status with a custom "Out of Office" message and set your presence to Away.
Vacation Tracker: Use the Vacation Tracker dashboard to automate status changes.

Alternatively, you can manually update your status and set yourself as Away. Visit the admin settings to create autoresponders for more efficient communication.

Can I automate my Slack status?

Yes, you can automate your Slack status using tools like Status Scheduler for Slack or by linking Google Calendar with Slack. These methods allow for automatic updates based on scheduled events or predefined settings.

What happens when I set my status to "Away"?

When you set your status to "Away," your profile appears as inactive, indicating to others that you are currently unavailable and may not respond immediately.

How to Set Out of Office in Slack