Slack is a communication platform that allows teams of developers to work together on projects. It’s perfect for small teams, and its interface is simple to use. However, there are a few steps you need to take in order to send or forward an email directly to Slack.
- Sign up for Slack Slack is free and easy to sign up for. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to access your account and see all of the features it has to offer. You can also find out more about how Slack works by reading our guide on how to use Slack.
- Type the email address into the “From” field The “From” field is where you’ll type the email address of someone you want to send an email to. You can also type in a subject line if you want your email sent as part of a group chat or conversation.
- Click “Send” Once you’ve entered the email address and subject line into the “From” field, click “Send.” Slack will send your message off to whoever was listed as the recipient in your account at that time.
Slack offers integration options that let you connect directly to email services. But if you simply want to share an email quickly and easily, you can grab a Slack email address and forward it to your workspace.
Maybe it’s a raving review of your company’s product from a customer, or perhaps it’s a list of project items for the team from your headquarters. Whatever that email contains, it can be shared with your Slack workspace, or even kept private as your own reference.
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Obtain the Slack Email Address
You can obtain the Slack email address using the desktop or web version of Slack. So, sign in to your desired workspace in Slack.
In the top-left corner, click the arrow next to the workspace name and select “Preferences.”
In the menu, select “Messages & Media” and scroll to the bottom of those settings. You’ll see a section called “Bring Emails Into Slack” with a brief description of the feature. Click “Get a Forwarding Email Address.”
Once the email address appears, click “Copy” to place it on your clipboard. You can then use it right away or save it to your contacts for easy access later.
When you’re ready, paste the Slack email address in your email client’s “To” field and forward the message like you would any other email. You can also use the Slack email address if you want to compose a new message rather than forward one.
Share or Save the Email in Slack
After you send a message to the Slack email address, it will appear in Slackbot almost immediately. Access Slackbot under “Direct Messages” on the left. You can click the message to expand it and see the whole email, then collapse it when you finish.
To share the message, hover your cursor over the email and click “Share File” in the toolbar.
You can then search for or select a Slack user or channel. Remember, you can send it to yourself as well. Optionally, add a message and click “Share.”
To take a different action on the email, click the three-dot icon in the toolbar. You can then copy a link to the file, add it to your saved items, rename it, or delete it if needed.
If you receive an email that you want to share in your Slack workspace, this is a super-easy way to do it. For more, check out how to remember important messages in Slack.
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