Title: Installing Slack
Original CoS Document (slug): installing-slack
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Created: 2024-01-16 15:07:08
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Published: 2024-03-07 01:00:00
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Slack is the primary communication program that COS uses for its different groups. Each state has a separate workspace and each type of volunteer has a separate workspace (like District Captain, Communications, SIAs, etc.) Within the workspaces are channels, or topics where posts can be organized. Direct communication to an individual or group is similar to texting. Huddles (like phone calls) can be set up. Files can be posted to share among a group or an individual. In short, it is a very versatile communication tool.
It is not difficult to install, but you must follow the directions to ensure that you are set up correctly. Please read the instructions rather than “winging” it.
Install Slack on a Windows Computer
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Navigate to the following Slack website and select “Download”: https://slack.com/downloads/windows  |
| 2 | Navigate to your “Downloads” folder and double-click the Slack installer: “SlackSetup.exe” |
| 3 | You will be presented with a Slack sign in page. Click the “Sign In to Slack” button. |
| 4 | You will be taken to a webpage to sign in. Enter your @cosaction email and then Select “Sign In With Email” |
| 5 | Slack will then send a code to your @cosaction email that you must enter. (Remember, most people receive their @cosaction email in their personal email program.) |
| 6 | You should then see pending invitations. Select the “Join” button for “ilcos”.  |
| 7 | Then click “Allow”. |
Install Slack on a MacOS Computer
| 1 | Navigate to the following Slack website and select “Download”: https://slack.com/downloads/mac  |
| 2 | Select “Allow” on the prompt. |
| 3 | Navigate to your “Downloads” folder and double-click the Slack installer: “Slack-4.35.126-macOS” |
| 4 | Once opened, drag Slack to the “Applications” folder. |
| 5 | Open Slack and login using your @cosaction email |
| 6 | Check your @cosaction.com email for a code from Slack and enter it |
| 7 | Select “ilcos” and click  |