Slack is a widely used communication application enabling real-time discussions among team members. However, there might be moments when you have to take a break from your computer or smartphone and inform your peers about your unavailability. In this post, we’re going to guide you through the process of setting your status to away on Slack automatically.
Step 1: Open Slack
First, open the Slack app or log in to the website using your credentials. Once you are logged in, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Go to Preferences
In the settings page, scroll down until you see the “Preferences” section. Click on it to expand the options.
Step 3: Enable Auto-Away
Under the “Auto-away” section, check the box next to “Enable auto-away.” This will automatically set yourself as away after a certain amount of time that you have not interacted with Slack. You can also customize the duration by clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting your preferred time.
Step 4: Save Changes
Once you have enabled auto-away, click on the “Save” button at the bottom of the page to save your changes. You can now close the settings page and return to Slack.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can automatically set yourself as away on Slack when you are not using it. This will help your colleagues know that you are not available and prevent them from disturbing you while you are away.