Effective team communication is essential for productivity, especially when collaborating on projects. Slack is a popular platform that offers features such as an intuitive user interface, controlled access, and regular updates. This guide details how to install Slack on Ubuntu 24.04 using various methods.
Through Deb File
Installing applications using a .deb file is a reliable method on Debian-based systems, often providing the latest software versions.
Step 1: Download the Slack .deb package. You can either visit the Slack downloads page or use wget with the direct download link.
wget https://downloads.slack-edge.com/releases/linux/4.36.140/prod/x64/slack-desktop-4.36.140-amd64.deb
Step 2: Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the .deb file.
Step 3: Install Slack using the apt package installer.
sudo apt install ./slack-desktop-4.36.140-amd64.deb
Step 4: Launch Slack from the application menu or by running the slack command in the terminal.
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Through Snap
Snap is a pre-installed package manager on Ubuntu, providing an easy way to install applications.
Step 1: Install Slack using the snap package manager.
sudo snap install slack
Step 2: Verify the installation by listing all installed snap packages.
sudo snap list
Step 3: Launch Slack by typing slack in the terminal.
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Through Flatpak
Flatpak is a package manager that allows you to install applications from the Flathub repository.
Step 1: If Flatpak is not already installed, install it using apt.
sudo apt install flatpak
Step 2: Add the Flathub repository.
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Step 3: Restart your shell session to apply the changes.
Step 4: Install Slack using Flatpak.
flatpak install flathub com.slack.Slack
Step 5: Launch Slack with the following command.
flatpak run com.slack.Slack
Through App Center
The Ubuntu App Center (GNOME Software) provides a graphical interface for installing applications.
Step 1: Open the Ubuntu App Center and search for Slack.
Step 2: Click Install. Choose between the stable and beta versions.
Step 3: Once installed, launch Slack by clicking Open or from the applications menu.
How to Remove Slack From Ubuntu 24.04
The removal process depends on the installation method used.
Step 1: If Slack was installed using a .deb file, uninstall it with apt.
sudo apt remove --autoremove slack-desktop
Step 2: If Slack was installed via Flatpak, use the following command to remove it.
flatpak remove flathub com.slack.Slack
Step 3: To remove Slack if it was installed using snap, run the following command.
sudo snap remove slack
Step 4: For applications installed via the App Center, open the App Center, find Slack, and click Uninstall.
Slack enhances communication and collaboration with robust security features. Installing Slack on Ubuntu 24.04 is straightforward with the various methods available, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs.