How to Install Slack on Linux

If you’re using Linux and want Slack for team communication, the good news is: setup is easy. Here’s how to get Slack running on your Linux machine, with step-by-step instructions for the most popular distributions.

1. Download the Slack Package

First, head to the Slack downloads page.
You’ll see two options:

• .deb package (for Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, etc.)
• .rpm package (for Fedora, CentOS, openSUSE, etc.)

Download the package that matches your distro.

2. Install Slack (for Debian/Ubuntu-Based Systems)

A. Using the Terminal

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to your downloads folder:
   cd ~/Downloads
3. Install the downloaded file (replace slack-desktop-*.deb with the actual filename):
   sudo dpkg -i slack-desktop-*.deb
sudo apt-get install -f

The second command fixes any missing dependencies. Once finished, Slack is installed.

B. Using the Software Center

• Double-click the .deb file in your Downloads folder.
• The Software Center will open. Click Install.

3. Install Slack (for Fedora/CentOS/OpenSUSE)

1. Open your terminal.
2. Navigate to your downloads folder:
   cd ~/Downloads
3. Install using this command (replace slack-*.rpm with the correct filename):
   sudo rpm -i slack-*.rpm

If you see any dependency issues, run:

sudo dnf install -y slack-*.rpm   # Fedora, CentOS 8+
sudo zypper install slack-*.rpm   # openSUSE

4. Launch Slack

After installation, find Slack in your applications menu and open it.
You can also launch it from the terminal by typing:

slack

5. Stay Updated

Slack updates aren’t automatic on Linux. When a new version is released, just download the latest .deb or .rpm and install it as above.

Final Tips

• Need to uninstall? Use your package manager:
  sudo apt remove slack-desktop # Debian/Ubuntu
sudo dnf remove slack # Fedora
sudo zypper remove slack # openSUSE
• Using Arch Linux or Manjaro?
  Install via the AUR:
  yay -S slack-desktop

That’s it. You’re ready to use Slack on Linux. If you hit any snags, drop a comment below or check Slack’s help page.

Need more Linux tips? Stay tuned for more how-to guides!

Mark Vincent

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