How to add someone to a slack conversation
- George Apostolov
How to add someone to a slack conversation: step-by-step guide
Click on the name of the person from the header
Go to 'Add people to this conversation'
Type the person's name you want to add
You can choose whether you want to show the conversation history or not and Click 'Done'
All the people will be added to the DM
Quick answer: To add someone to a Slack conversation, click the person's name in the header, select 'Add people to this conversation', type their name, choose whether to show conversation history, and click 'Done' to complete the addition.
About this Slack tutorial
Easily include new participants in your Slack chats by updating conversation members and managing chat history settings. This guide shows how to add someone to a slack conversation in 5 steps, starting with "Click on the name of the person from the header" and finishing with "All the people will be added to the DM". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Slack interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add someone to a slack conversation?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Slack data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Slack. Related guides: Slack - Archiving a channel, Slack - Cancel Slack Subscription and How to change slack channel name?. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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