How to Deactivate Slack Account on Desktop and Mobile

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Milan Stanojevic
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If you no longer use Slack, you can deactivate your account in a few clicks. This guide shows you how to deactivate Slack on desktop and mobile with simple steps.

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How to Deactivate Your Slack Account?

Use Account settings

This can be done right from your account settings

  1. Open Slack

    Log in to Slack and open your workspace.

  2. Go to Account settings

    Click your profile picture and choose Account settings.account settigns slack

  3. Click Deactivate

    Scroll down and select Deactivate your account.

  4. Enter password

    Enter your password to confirm.

  5. Confirm

    Click Deactivate Account to finish.

If you are not sure which workspace you are in, see how to find your Slack workspace URL. When deactivating, you may want to write a short farewell note; see how to go to the next line in Slack to keep it well formatted.

For even better communication before you deactivate, check how to reply to a thread in Slack.

Important Notes

  • Deactivation does not delete your past messages or files.
  • Only Workspace Owners or Admins can remove members completely.
  • You can rejoin later if reactivated by an admin.

If you need to manage team access instead, learn how to remove a member from Slack.

FAQs

Can I reactivate my Slack account?

Yes. A Workspace Owner or Admin can reactivate your account if you need access again.

Will my messages be deleted after deactivation?

No. Your past messages and files remain visible unless your retention policy removes them.

Can I deactivate Slack without admin approval?

Yes. You can deactivate your own account anytime, but only admins can remove others.

Is there a way to temporarily suspend my account?

No. Slack does not support suspension. The only option is deactivation, which can later be reversed.

Conclusion

Deactivating your Slack account is quick and clear with these steps. Your messages stay visible, but you will not have access unless reactivated. If you prefer to step away without full deactivation, see how to leave a Slack workspace.

Prefer to reorganize your collaboration rather than deactivate? Learn how to create a group in Slack to keep conversations focused and your team connected.

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Milan Stanojevic

Milan Stanojevic Shield

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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