How to Fix Slack Notifications Not Working

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Introduction

Check Notification Settings: Ensure that Slack notifications are enabled in both the app and your device settings.
Disable Do Not Disturb: Make sure Do Not Disturb mode is turned off on your device.
Clear Cache: Clear the Slack app cache to resolve potential data issues.
Restart Device: Restart your device to fix temporary glitches.
Update or Reinstall Slack: Ensure you have the latest version of Slack or reinstall the app if necessary.
Check System Settings: Verify that system-level notifications are enabled for Slack on your device.
Troubleshoot Notifications: Use Slack's built-in troubleshooting feature to identify and fix issues.

Slack App: Open Slack, go to Preferences > Notifications, and ensure notifications are enabled.
Mobile Devices: On iOS, go to Settings > Notifications > Slack and enable Allow Notifications. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Slack > Notifications and ensure they are enabled.
Desktop: On Windows, go to Settings > System > Notifications & Actions and ensure Slack notifications are enabled. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Notifications and ensure Slack is allowed.

Slack App: Ensure Do Not Disturb is not enabled within Slack by clicking your profile picture and checking the Do Not Disturb settings.
Mobile Devices: On iOS, swipe down from the top right and check the Focus setting. On Android, swipe down from the top and ensure Do Not Disturb is off.
Desktop: On Windows, check Focus Assist settings. On macOS, click the toggles icon in the top right and ensure Do Not Disturb is off.

Update: Ensure you have the latest version of Slack from the App Store or Google Play Store.
Reinstall: Uninstall Slack and then reinstall it to fix persistent issues.

Windows: Go to Settings > System > Notifications & Actions and ensure Slack notifications are enabled.
macOS: Go to System Preferences > Notifications and ensure Slack is allowed.
Browser: Ensure notifications are enabled for Slack in your Browser Settings.

Slack App: Go to Preferences > Notifications > Troubleshoot Notifications to run a diagnostic test.
Mobile Devices: Tap You > Notifications > Troubleshoot Notifications to identify issues.