How to find someone on Slack on a computer or mobile device

rafapress/ShutterstockIt's easy to find someone on Slack using the desktop or mobile version of the service.

• You can easily find someone Slack to direct message them if you know the contact's name.
• If you don't know your potential contacts' names, you'll need to use the regular search bar to type in phrases they've said or work titles that are associated with them.
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Finding people on Slack can be daunting if your workspace consists of hundreds of people, or you're just new to the company.

But if you know the name of the person you're looking for, the process is extremely easy: You'd simply open a new direct message thread, where you'd be able to enter their name and begin a conversation. Otherwise, the usual search bar will be the best option for you.

With that in mind, here's how to find someone on Slack, using either the desktop or mobile version of the platform.

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How to find someone on Slack on a computer

1. Open Slack and log into your workspace.

2. Click the plus sign next to "Direct Messages" in the left sidebar.

Devon Delfino/Business InsiderClick on the "+" sign.

3. If you know their name, enter it into the search bar, otherwise click "Search for people."

Devon Delfino/Business InsiderClick on "Search for people" if you don't know your contact's name.

4. If you entered their name, select the correct contact when they appear.

• If you clicked "Search for people,"enter your query into the search bar, including any relevant information, like a phrase they used in a recent message to a group you're in, or their title or other profile information.

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How to find someone on Slack on a mobile device

The mobile version of Slack is somewhat simplistic compared to the desktop counterpart. But you can still find easily contacts if you know their name, using a similar process to the desktop version:

1. Open the Slack app and log into your workspace, if needed.

2. Tap the workspace name to open the menu.

Devon Delfino/Business InsiderTap the workspace name to start looking for someone.

3. Select the plus sign next to "Direct Messages."

Devon Delfino/Business InsiderTap the "+" sign next to "Direct Messages."

4. Search for their name in the search bar and then tap to select the correct contact.

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