Best if you only need to observe one specific project channel. This account type is usually free for the client (5 free guests per paid user).
- Click your Workspace Name in the top left corner.
- Select Invite people to [Workspace Name].
- Enter my email address: [email protected]
- Crucial Step: Change the account type from "Member" to Guest.
- Select Single-Channel Guest.
- Click Next.
- Search for and select the specific project channel you want me to see.
- Click Send Request.
Note: I will technically have the ability to post, but I will treat this as "View Only" access.
Best if you need to observe multiple project channels. Warning: This takes up a paid "seat" on your billing plan.
- Click your Workspace Name in the top left corner.
- Select Invite people to [Workspace Name].
- Enter my email address: [email protected]
- Crucial Step: Change the account type from "Member" to Guest.
- Select Multi-Channel Guest.
- Click Next.
- Select the specific channels (e.g., #project-alpha, #project-beta) you want me to observe.
- Click Send Request.
Use this ONLY if you (the consultant) already have your own paid Slack workspace. This is often preferred by IT departments because they don't have to manage a user account.
Instructions for the Client:
- Go to the specific channel you want to share.
- Click the channel name at the top to open details.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Scroll down to Slack Connect and click Connect.
- Enter my email address ([email protected]) and click Send Invite.
I will receive an invite to accept this channel into my own Slack workspace.
🛡️ My "Read-Only" Commitment
Note: I understand that Slack does not have a technical "Viewer" or "Read-Only" role. Even though the "Guest" role allows posting, I will voluntarily refrain from posting messages or adding files unless specifically asked. I will treat my access as strictly observational.