Is Slack down?
Having problems with Slack right now? You’re probably not alone.
Many people have reported issues onDown Detectoron 13 October, and Slack has acknowledged that not everything is working as it should.
Some users may experience issues with loading threads and channels, adding users to group DMs, rendering some hyperlinks and also seeing an empty Saved section. We apologize for the inconvenience.https://t.co/if2mHf1DYl
The company hasn’t put a timeframe on how long you’ll be waiting for a fix, but a long-term issue seems unlikely. Most people can still use Slack as it currently stands, just not access all of its features like usual.
You’ll probably still be able to use the service, but not all its features are working as intended.
For future Slack problems, here are a few ways to check whether Slack is down or if it’s just you.
How to tell if Slack is down
On 13 October 2022, Down Detector showed a big spike of reports from users unable to send files and messages, plus slow loading of channels and threads:
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Author: Marie Black, Editorial Director, International
Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for almost 20 years, covering all types of consumer tech from smartphones and their accessories to smart home gear. These days she manages our international editorial teams and leads on content strategy, having witnessed first-hand Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.
