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This wikiHow will teach you how to view archived channels in Slack in the computer app or web browser; however, you cannot use the mobile app.
Steps
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1Launch Slack. You can use the web browser or open the computer client from the Start menu or Applications folder.
- If you're part of multiple workspaces, you'll have the opportunity now to pick one.
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2Click ⋮. This three-dot menu icon is in the vertical menu on the left side of the window with Saved Items and Threads.Advertisement
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3Click Channel Browser. It should be in the second grouping in the menu that drops down.
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4Click Filter. You'll see this on the right side of the window.
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5Click the drop-down next to "Channel Type" and select Archived channels. This will filter the results to show you only the archived channels in the workspace.
- If you want to unarchive a channel, click it and then click the information icon (it looks like a lowercase 'i' inside a circle) and select Unarchive.[1]
About This Article
1. Launch Slack.
2. Click the three-dot menu icon.
3. Click Channel Browser.
4. Click Filter.
5. Click the drop-down next to "Channel Type" and select Archived channels.
