Slack is an optional messaging tool and collaboration platform designed to support natural teamwork, allowing you to collaborate online as effectively as you do face-to-face. It is available to UCSF employees and learners but should not be used to share restricted data. Please coordinate with your department to establish communication best practices for applications.

Below are answers to frequently asked questions from UCSF Slack users.

Slack is an optional messaging tool and collaboration platform designed to support natural teamwork, allowing you to collaborate online as effectively as you do face-to-face. It is available to UCSF employees and learners but should not be used to share restricted data. Please coordinate with your department to establish communication best practices for applications.