Slack isn't sending you desktop notifications
Check if Do Not Disturb is on, turn on notifications in Slack settings, and make sure Windows allows Slack to notify you.
Slack notifications fail because Do Not Disturb is on, notifications are turned off in settings, or Windows is blocking them. Most fix by turning off Do Not Disturb and checking both Slack and Windows settings.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 5–15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Make sure Do Not Disturb mode is enabled in Slack
- ✓Check Slack has permission to send notifications in OS settings
- ✓Test with a new message to confirm notifications are truly not working
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled. Most common cause
- Assuming Slack notifications setting is ON when it's actually OFF
- Not granting OS-level notification permission
- Forgetting that system volume can mute notification sounds entirely
- Not checking individual channel notification settings
Signs you need professional help
- If notifications enabled in all settings but still not appearing, or if notifications appear in notification center but not as pop-ups, or if only specific channels missing notifications despite being enabled, get in touch and we'll help you sort it out.
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