Slack notifications on mac
- George Apostolov
Slack notifications on mac: step-by-step guide
Go to the profile icon
Go to 'Preferences'
You have the option to change what you receive in notifications
You can set a duration for notifications, after which they will pause
You have the option to send notification to mobile & mute notifications from a specific channel
In your mac settings, go to 'Notifications' and search for slack app
Enable 'Allow notifications' to get slack notifications
Quick answer: To receive Slack notifications on Mac, open the profile icon and select Preferences to configure notification options, pause durations, mobile delivery, and channel muting. Then, open your Mac settings, navigate to Notifications, search for the Slack app, and enable Allow notifications.
About this Slack tutorial
Manage and enable Slack notifications on your Mac and adjust preferences for channels, mobile alerts, and quiet hours. This guide covers slack notifications on mac in 7 steps, starting with "Go to the profile icon" and finishing with "Enable 'Allow notifications' to get slack notifications". 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 slack notifications on mac take?
7 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: How to huddle in slack, Slack - How to hyperlink in Slack? and How to Integrate Canva with Slack. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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