Here at Block, we use Slack for instant messaging (chat) to enable quick communication within your team and across the company.
We have several “workspaces” focused on each business unit, but everyone can switch between the workspaces. Some channels are universal and appear in all workspaces (noted with an infinity symbol). Other channels are local to a specific workspace.
First let’s open the Slack app by searching using Spotlight in the top right corner.
Click OK to give Slack access to your Downloads folder when prompted.
Now click Sign in with Slack and a Chrome window will open up.
Click Sign in with Block SSO which will redirect you to Okta where you can sign in with your Block username and Password.
You will be redirected to Okta, where you can sign in with your Block username and password. If you haven’t used Slack before, please browse the Slack quick start guide.
Next you will be asked which Workspace to join out of Block, Square, Cash App, TIDAL, or TBD. Choose the one that best fits your role; you can join any of the other Workspaces later.
Click Launch in Slack for the Workspace of your choice.
Click Open Slack when Chrome asks to Open Slack?
NOTE: If Slack doesn’t open in the app the first time, simply click sign in again within the App and try a second time.
If it is your first day, you might want to message your lead so they know you are online!