
Is Slack Down?
Real-time status monitoring for Slack
Last checked: Feb 28, 08:09:01 PM UTC
Slack is currently up and accessible. No issues detected.
Uptime (30 Days)
Response Time (30 Days)
Avg: 264msRecent Incidents
Service
Feb 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
What to Do If Slack Is Down
If you are having trouble accessing Slack, try these troubleshooting steps before concluding that the service is experiencing an outage.
Check your internet connection
Before assuming Slack is down, verify that your internet connection is working. Try loading a different website like google.com. If other sites also fail to load, the problem is with your connection, not Slack.
Clear your browser cache and cookies
Corrupted cache data can prevent Slack from loading properly. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again. In most browsers you can do this from Settings > Privacy > Clear Browsing Data.
Try a different browser or device
If Slack does not load in your current browser, try a different one (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). You can also try accessing Slack from your phone or a different computer to rule out device-specific issues.
Flush your DNS cache
Stale DNS records can prevent your device from connecting to Slack. On Windows, open Command Prompt and run "ipconfig /flushdns". On Mac, open Terminal and run "sudo dscacheutil -flushcache". On Linux, run "sudo systemd-resolve --flush-caches".
Try using a VPN
If Slack is blocked in your region or your ISP is having routing issues, connecting through a VPN may resolve the problem. This is especially helpful if Slack works for others but not for you.
Check the service status page
Productivity tools like Slack typically maintain a public status page. Visit Slack's official status page to see if they have acknowledged any ongoing issues and check estimated resolution times.
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