Is Slack Down?
Real-time status check for slack.com
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About Slack Status
BlueMonitor checks Slack (slack.com) by sending automated requests to its servers. If the service responds within a normal timeframe and returns a successful status code, it's marked as operational. Response times over 3 seconds indicate the service is slow, and connection failures or server errors indicate the service may be down.
Recent Incidents
Incident: Chat functionality unavailable on Slack Help page
We've resolved the issue and users can now use the Chat feature on the Slack Help Center. We performed a configuration change, which brought the feature back online and have validated that it's functioning as expected. We apologize for how this incident may have affected you and your business.
Incident: Trouble loading SSO configuration settings for some workspace admins
We have successfully deployed the fix to production and the issue is resolved. The Admin SSO and Authentication Configuration page for standalone workspaces should now display the correct settings. If you continue to see outdated information, refresh the SSO Admin page to load the latest changes.
Incident: Trouble performing some actions
This issue is now resolved for all users.We apologize for any disruptions to your day.
Incident: Trouble submitting workflow forms with file attachments on Android.
This issue has been resolved. Android users who were experiencing issues submitting workflow forms containing a required file upload field can now do so successfully. A fix was delivered via a new update to the Slack Android app. Users who are still experiencing this issue should update the Slack app from the Google Play Store to resolve it. No other action is required. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Incident: Slack Messaging issue
Some users may have been unable to edit or delete messages in certain channels. We identified and resolved the issue. We apologize for how this issue affected you and your business.
Incident: Child windows displaying content at half height
We've validated that the fix resolved the issue and child windows are now displaying content as expected. You may need to reload Slack using Command + Shift + R (Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows/Linux) in order for this fix to be reflected on your end. We're sorry for the disruption this caused to your day.
Incident: Trouble with Gmail add-on Integration
We've resolved the issue that prevented customers from using the Slack Gmail add-on. The fix has been successfully deployed; health metrics have stabilized, and the Gmail add-on is now fully operational for all affected users.We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Incident: Trouble adding multiple users to channels
We've resolved an issue that could cause incorrect email address tokens to appear when users pasted multiple email addresses into the member invite flow. In some cases, pasted email addresses were incorrectly matched to existing members with similar email addresses, requiring users to manually correct the entries before proceeding.We identified the cause of the issue and deployed a fix to ensure email addresses are now matched correctly when pasted into the invite flow. The issue is resolved for all affected users.If you're still experiencing any trouble, please reload Slack using Command + Shift + R (Mac) or Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows/Linux). We apologize for the disruption and appreciate your patience.
Incident: Some users unable to sign in
The issue affecting SMS-based two-factor authentication for users in EMEA has been resolved, and all services are now functioning as expected. We have adjusted configuration settings to restore normal service and will continue to monitor the situation to ensure stability. We apologize for how you and your business may have been affected by this. We will perform a full investigation of the incident, confirming the technical trigger, the underlying cause, and preventive action to avoid a repeat in the future.
Incident: Administrators may experience errors in member management.
The Slack engineering team identified the cause as a recent update that introduced a code change which caused the invite modal to fail when accessed from the Admin page. We rolled back the change and have confirmed the fix is fully deployed and the issue is resolved.Some workspace Admins were unable to add new members to their workspaces via the Manage Members Admin page. In addition, some users attempting to invite people from this page may have encountered an error or been unable to run macros on their workspaces.Workspace Admins should now be able to add new members via the Manage Members admin page. A page refresh may be required.We apologize for the disruption to your work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Slack down right now?
This page shows the real-time status of Slack. The status is checked automatically by pinging Slack's servers. If the status shows "Down", it means Slack is currently experiencing issues.
Why is Slack not working?
Slack may not be working due to server outages, scheduled maintenance, network issues, or high traffic. Check the current status above for real-time information.
How do I check if Slack is down for everyone?
BlueMonitor checks Slack's servers from our monitoring infrastructure. If the status shows "Down" here, it's likely down for everyone. If it shows "Up" but you can't access it, the issue may be on your end.
What should I do if Slack is down?
If Slack is down, you can: wait a few minutes and try again, check their official social media for updates, clear your browser cache, or try using a different network connection.