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Slack Status Monitor
Slack Status: Is Slack Down Right Now?
Use this Slack status guide to confirm messaging outages fast, troubleshoot connection or notification issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Slack goes down.
Quick Slack Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Try the web version at app.slack.com.
Check the official Slack Status page
Slack posts incident updates, performance degradation notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
status.slack.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread connection failures, message delivery issues, or login errors.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that tracks Slack status and historical incidents.
Slack on API Status CheckCommon Slack Issues During Outages
Connection errors and loading failures
Users may see 'Connecting...' messages indefinitely, fail to load workspaces, or receive 'Cannot connect' errors.
Message sending and receiving delays
Messages may fail to send, appear delayed, or show as sent but not delivered to recipients during outages.
Notification and alert failures
Push notifications, desktop alerts, and email notifications may stop working when Slack's notification system is degraded.
API and integration errors
Apps, bots, and integrations may fail with timeouts, 5xx errors, or webhook delivery failures during service disruptions.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Slack Is Down
- 1
Restart the Slack app
Close Slack completely (including background processes) and relaunch. Many connection issues resolve with a fresh start.
- 2
Check your internet connection
Verify your network is working by testing other services. Try switching between WiFi and mobile data.
- 3
Clear cache and reload
In the desktop app, press Ctrl+Shift+R (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+R (Mac) to clear cache and reload.
- 4
Try Slack in a web browser
If the desktop app fails, try accessing your workspace at app.slack.com to isolate app-specific issues.
- 5
Check workspace-specific status
Some outages affect specific workspaces. Try switching to a different workspace to see if the issue persists.
Real-Time Slack Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Slack status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Slack status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Slack status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, service availability, and reliability trends to understand Slack stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Slack experiences a new service incident.
Alternative Solutions During Slack Outages
Use alternative communication channels
During Slack outages, switch to email, Microsoft Teams, Discord, or phone calls for urgent communication.
Enable email notifications
If you have email notifications enabled, you can continue receiving message alerts even when the app is down.
Draft messages offline
Type urgent messages in a text editor so they're ready to send the moment Slack service recovers.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Slack messaging service recovers from an outage.
Get notified when Slack is back up
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Slack Status FAQ
Is Slack down right now?
Check status.slack.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Slack is likely down for many users.
Why does Slack say 'Connecting...' forever?
This usually indicates a service-side connection issue. Try restarting the app, checking your network, or waiting a few minutes during outages.
Can I still see old messages if Slack is down?
You may be able to view cached messages in the desktop app, but sending new messages or loading history requires server connectivity.
Does Slack Enterprise Grid have better uptime?
Enterprise Grid has enhanced security and compliance features, but major infrastructure outages typically affect all Slack plans equally.
What does 'Failed to send' in Slack mean?
This error indicates your message couldn't reach Slack's servers. Check your connection and the status page for service issues.
How can I get Slack outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Slack messaging service has an incident.