In this tutorial we will be installing Slack, the instant messaging platform developed by Slack Technologies on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Desktop.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to install Slack from command line
- How to install Slack using graphical user interface
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
---|---|
System | Installed Ubuntu 20.04 or upgraded Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa |
Software | Slack |
Other | Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. |
Conventions |
# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user |
Slack installation on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions
Install Slack from command line
- Start by opening a terminal window and execution of the bellow
apt
command:$ sudo snap install slack --classic
Optionally you can also install terminal based Slack client:
$ sudo snap install slack-term --classic
All done.
- You can start the Slack using the below command:
$ slack