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How To Leave A Slack Workspace

William Westerlund
December 8, 2023
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Slack is a vital tool for today's teams, but at time­s, we might need to ste­p out of a workspace. This guide will walk you through "how to exit a Slack workspace­", applicable for both desktop and mobile usage­. 

Leaving Slack Workspace: Step-by-Step Guide

Leaving a Slack workspace­ needs thought, as it means turning off your account in a ce­rtain workspace and maybe nee­ding an invite to come back. Think about what might happen, e­specially if you're leaving a Slack Ente­rprise Grid organization. This guide gives cle­ar steps for leaving a regular Slack workspace­, for both computer and phone app users.

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If you have access to multiple Slack workspaces and want to leave one, the steps are quick and straightforward. The detailed steps are as follows:

1. Open Slack

First, get access to your list of workspaces by opening the desktop app or your web browser.

2. Choose the Workspace You Want to Leave

It is best to switch to the respective workspaces from which you want to log out. This step is necessary if your single Slack logins are linked to different companies.

3. Open Your Profile Menu

Click on your profile picture at the bottom left. Upon this action, a menu will be displayed, from which you must select Profile.

4. Access Account Settings

Once the profile window pops out on the right side of the screen, click on the three-dot button (⋯) to get more options. From the dropdown list, click on Account settings.

5. Deactivate Your Slack Account

In the browser window, click your account settings. After that, scroll down to the page and follow the instructions to deactivate your account. Clicking it initiates the deactivation process.

6. Confirm Your Decision

Before deactivation, Slack prompts you to confirm. Actual clicking will be on Yes, deactivate my account. Subsequently, deactivation will be carried out, and there will be no more messages, notifications, or other ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌contacts.

Reme­mber, you must assign another membe­r as the lead if you're the­ sole administrator or owner of the Slack workspace­ prior to leaving. You can do this in the settings. Main workspace­ owners must pass on their responsibilitie­s before exiting a slack, particularly the­ir primary workspace found in the workspace dire­ctory. If you need to handle various Slack workspace­s or your workspace account, be sure to stick with the­se steps.

If you face any difficulties, seek guidance from the official Slack documentation or get in touch with Slack support for additional help. Remember, you may need to click confirm password during the process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Slack Workspaces and Channels

How can I delete a Slack workspace?

To delete a Slack workspace, you generally need to be the primary **owner** or have admin privileges. The steps are:

  1. Open the **Slack configuration page** (usually found through the workspace settings in your browser).
  2. Go to the **Slack workspaces** section.
  3. Select **Delete a workspace**.
  4. Choose the desired workspace name.
  5. Confirm the deletion by **entering your password**.

Note: Deleting a workspace is permanent and removes all data within it.

How do you leave a Slack channel?

To leave a Slack channel:

  1. **Click into** the channel you want to leave.
  2. Click the **channel name** in the header at the top of the screen.
  3. Select **'Leave channel'** from the menu that appears.

Alternatively, you can type **`/leave`** in the message field and press Enter.

How do I leave a Slack workspace on the app?

To sign out of or leave a workspace using the Slack mobile app (this typically signs you out of your account, deactivating your access to that specific workspace):

  1. Go to your **Home** tab and **swipe right**.
  2. Tap the **three dots icon** ($\mathbf{\text{...}}$) next to your workspace name.
  3. Select **"Sign Out,"** and then confirm your choice.

How do I change workspace in Slack?

You can change between different workspaces you are logged into using the **workspace switcher** on the left side of your desktop or mobile app. Look for an icon (often a stack of squares or circles) representing the different workspaces.

Alternatively, on the desktop application, you may:

  1. Open your **profile preferences**.
  2. Click **'Switch to...'**, then select the name of the workspace you want to move to.

What happens when I leave a Slack workspace?

When you officially leave a Slack workspace (by signing out or being removed), your account is typically **deactivated**. You will lose access to all channels, direct messages, and files within that workspace. To rejoin and regain access, you will need an **admin invite**.
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