{"id":75874,"date":"2026-05-14T03:57:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T03:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/?p=75874"},"modified":"2026-05-14T03:57:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T03:57:54","slug":"complete-tutorial-how-to-enable-slack-notifications-and-sound-alerts-on-mac-and-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopsschool.com\/blog\/complete-tutorial-how-to-enable-slack-notifications-and-sound-alerts-on-mac-and-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Tutorial: How to Enable Slack Notifications and Sound Alerts on Mac and Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Slack notifications are useful only when they actually reach you. Many people enable notifications inside Slack but still miss messages because macOS Focus, Windows Do Not Disturb, browser permissions, app sound settings, or channel-specific settings silently block alerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your case, the issue was <strong>Focus \/ Do Not Disturb<\/strong>. That is one of the most common reasons Slack messages arrive without sound or banners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. First Understand How Slack Notifications Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack has multiple notification layers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slack workspace notification settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slack sound and badge settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Channel or DM-specific notification settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slack pause \/ Do Not Disturb schedule<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS or Windows notification permissions<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>macOS Focus or Windows Do Not Disturb<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser notification permissions<\/strong>, if you use Slack in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System sound output and volume<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So the correct fix is not only \u201cenable Slack notification.\u201d You must check all layers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Enable Slack Notifications for Every Message<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Slack desktop app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>How to notify you<\/strong>, enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Desktop notifications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile notifications<\/strong>, if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>What to notify you about<\/strong>, choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everything<\/strong> \/ <strong>All new messages<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack officially allows users to choose whether they receive notifications for everything or only mentions and direct messages from the notification preferences page. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201355156-Configure-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended setting if you want every message:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Recommended Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Desktop notifications<\/td><td>Enabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What to notify you about<\/td><td>Everything \/ All new messages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mobile notifications<\/td><td>Enabled if needed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thread replies<\/td><td>Enabled if important<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Huddle notifications<\/td><td>Enabled if needed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enable Slack Sound and Message Preview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Sound &amp; appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable or check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Include a preview of the message in each notification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure <strong>Mute all sounds from Slack<\/strong> is <strong>not enabled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a sound for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Huddles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIP messages, if your plan supports it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack provides sound and appearance controls where you can choose message previews, mute or unmute Slack sounds, and select different sounds for notification types. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201355156-Configure-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also test sound from Slack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferences \u2192 Sound &amp; appearance \u2192 Show an example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack recommends using this option to send a test notification when troubleshooting sound problems. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Enable Slack Badge Notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Badges help you see unread Slack activity on the app icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Sound &amp; appearance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Show a badge on Slack\u2019s icon to indicate new activity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack explains that unread notifications can show a badge on the Slack desktop icon, and this can be enabled or disabled from Sound &amp; appearance. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201355156-Configure-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Windows, Slack badges can appear in two places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taskbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notification area \/ system tray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack notes that Windows taskbar badges may not appear if the taskbar uses small taskbar buttons. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/360025446073-Guide-to-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Enable Channel-Specific Notifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important: even if global Slack notifications are enabled, a specific channel can still behave differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the Slack channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Channel name \/ Notifications icon \u2192 Notification settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All new posts<\/strong> \/ <strong>All new messages<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For group DMs or channels, Slack lets you choose <strong>All new posts<\/strong> or <strong>Just mentions<\/strong> from the conversation notification menu. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/360056534254-Manage-notifications-for-specific-channels-and-direct-messages?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this for your most important channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Channel Type<\/th><th>Best Setting<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Critical project channel<\/td><td>All new posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Normal team channel<\/td><td>Mentions only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noisy channel<\/td><td>Mute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Direct message<\/td><td>Keep notifications enabled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Check Muted Channels and DMs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A muted channel or DM will not alert normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the channel or DM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notifications icon \u2192 Unmute \/ Change notification setting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack allows users to mute channels and DMs from the notification icon, and muted conversations can be hidden or silenced. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/204411433-Mute-channels-and-direct-messages?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check this especially if only one channel is not making sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Resume Slack Notifications if Paused<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack has its own pause feature. This is separate from macOS Focus and Windows Do Not Disturb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Pause notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If paused, click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Resume notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack says that when notifications are paused, you will not receive notifications until they are resumed. Other users may also see a snooze icon next to your name. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/214908388-Pause-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this command in Slack:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><span><code class=\"hljs\">\/dnd off\n<\/code><\/span><\/pre>\n\n\n<p>Slack supports slash commands like <code>\/dnd off<\/code> to resume notifications. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/214908388-Pause-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Check Slack Notification Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack can pause notifications automatically outside your selected working hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Notification schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allow notifications:<\/strong> Every day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start time: your preferred start time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>End time: your preferred end time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For maximum alerts, set a wide schedule, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\" aria-describedby=\"shcb-language-1\" data-shcb-language-name=\"CSS\" data-shcb-language-slug=\"css\"><span><code class=\"hljs language-css\"><span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">Every<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">day<\/span>: 00<span class=\"hljs-selector-pseudo\">:00<\/span> <span class=\"hljs-selector-tag\">to<\/span> 23<span class=\"hljs-selector-pseudo\">:59<\/span>\n<\/code><\/span><small class=\"shcb-language\" id=\"shcb-language-1\"><span class=\"shcb-language__label\">Code language:<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__name\">CSS<\/span> <span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">(<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__slug\">css<\/span><span class=\"shcb-language__paren\">)<\/span><\/small><\/pre>\n\n\n<p>Slack notification schedule controls which days and hours notifications are allowed; outside that schedule, notifications are paused. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/214908388-Pause-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mac: Enable Slack Notifications and Sound<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Check macOS Slack Notification Permission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple menu \u2192 System Settings \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Slack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Allow notifications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alert style: <strong>Banners<\/strong> or <strong>Alerts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Play sound for notification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Badge application icon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show previews, if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s troubleshooting guide says macOS users should check Slack under Notifications and make sure Slack notifications are allowed and the alert style is set to Banners or Alerts. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple also documents that macOS notification settings are managed from <strong>System Settings \u2192 Notifications<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/notifications-settings-mh40583\/mac\">Apple Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Disable Focus \/ Do Not Disturb on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was your actual issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Mac:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Control Center<\/strong> in the top-right menu bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Focus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure <strong>Do Not Disturb<\/strong> is <strong>Off<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Or go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple menu \u2192 System Settings \u2192 Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check every Focus profile, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do Not Disturb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom Focus modes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure Slack is not blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack specifically says to check macOS Do Not Disturb if notifications are not delivered. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple explains that Focus can control which app notifications are allowed, and Focus modes can also be scheduled automatically by time, location, or app usage. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/mac-help\/set-up-a-focus-to-stay-on-task-mchl613dc43f\/mac\">Apple Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Mac setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>macOS Setting<\/th><th>Recommended Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Focus \/ Do Not Disturb<\/td><td>Off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack allowed in Focus<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scheduled Focus<\/td><td>Disable or adjust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Share across devices<\/td><td>Check carefully<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Important: if Focus sync is enabled across Apple devices, turning on Focus on iPhone can also affect Mac notifications. Tiny Apple ecosystem trap. Very annoying, very real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Check Mac Sound Output<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If banners appear but no sound plays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple menu \u2192 System Settings \u2192 Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Output device is correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volume is not muted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alert volume is high enough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound effects are playing through the correct device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack recommends checking macOS sound effects output and alert volume when Slack notification sounds are not working. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Windows: Enable Slack Notifications and Sound<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Enable Windows Notifications for Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Windows 11:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notifications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find <strong>Slack<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn Slack notifications <strong>On<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show notification banners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show notifications in notification center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play a sound when a notification arrives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft explains that Windows notifications can appear as banners and in notification center, and individual apps can be configured for banners, notification center visibility, sound, priority, and number of notifications. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/notifications-and-do-not-disturb-in-windows-feeca47f-0baf-5680-16f0-8801db1a8466\">Microsoft Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack also recommends checking Windows notification settings and confirming Slack has <strong>Play a sound<\/strong> enabled. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Disable Windows Do Not Disturb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On Windows 11:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start \u2192 Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not disturb<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also expand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Turn on do not disturb automatically<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disable or review these automatic rules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During certain times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When duplicating display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When playing a game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When using an app in full-screen mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the first hour after a Windows feature update<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft says Windows Do Not Disturb silences notifications and can turn on automatically under these conditions. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/notifications-and-do-not-disturb-in-windows-feeca47f-0baf-5680-16f0-8801db1a8466\">Microsoft Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the Windows version of the same problem you had on Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Check Windows Focus Sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Focus can automatically enable Do Not Disturb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a Focus session starts, Windows turns on Do Not Disturb automatically, and if Do Not Disturb was already on before the session, it can remain on afterward. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/focus-stay-on-task-without-distractions-in-windows-cbcc9ddb-8164-43fa-8919-b9a2af072382\">Microsoft Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Windows setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Windows Setting<\/th><th>Recommended Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Notifications<\/td><td>On<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack notifications<\/td><td>On<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Play sound<\/td><td>On<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Do Not Disturb<\/td><td>Off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automatic DND rules<\/td><td>Off or adjusted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus sessions<\/td><td>Avoid during work if Slack is required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Keep Slack Running in Windows Notification Area<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Slack is closed completely, notifications may not behave as expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Slack on Windows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Advanced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Leave app running in notification area when the window is closed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack says that by default the app can keep running in the Windows notification area when the window is closed; disabling that removes the Slack icon and badges from the notification area. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201355156-Configure-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferences \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Flash window when a notification is received \u2192 Always<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack provides this option for Windows taskbar flashing. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201355156-Configure-your-Slack-notifications\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Browser-Based Slack Notifications<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this section if you open Slack in a browser instead of the desktop app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Chrome Notification Permission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chrome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your Slack workspace in Chrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the site information icon near the address bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open <strong>Site settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <strong>Notifications<\/strong> to <strong>Allow<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Chrome allows site notifications from the site information menu by turning on Notifications for that site. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/3220216?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;hl=en&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Google Help<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack also says Chrome users should check <strong>Privacy and security \u2192 Site settings \u2192 Notifications<\/strong> and allow sites to ask for notifications. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Microsoft Edge Notification Permission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Edge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Settings \u2192 Cookies and site permissions \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your Slack workspace is in the <strong>Allow<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s troubleshooting guide says Edge users should check Cookies and site permissions and confirm Slack is allowed under Notifications. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Firefox Notification Permission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Firefox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Settings \/ Preferences \u2192 Privacy &amp; Security \u2192 Permissions \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your Slack workspace is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack\u2019s troubleshooting guide says Firefox users should confirm the Slack workspace is included in the notification permissions list. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Safari Notification Permission on Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Safari:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safari \u2192 Settings \u2192 Websites \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your Slack workspace is allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple documents Safari website notification controls under <strong>Safari \u2192 Settings \u2192 Websites \u2192 Notifications<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/safari\/customize-website-notifications-sfri40734\/mac?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Apple Support<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slack also notes that browser users only receive notifications for workspaces open in the browser. (<a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/intl\/en-gb\/help\/articles\/4405966559507-Troubleshoot-Slack-notifications-on-macOS-Big-Sur\">Slack<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Troubleshooting Checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this when Slack message sound is not working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Check<\/th><th>Mac<\/th><th>Windows<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Slack notifications set to Everything<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack sound enabled<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cMute all sounds from Slack\u201d disabled<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Channel set to All new posts<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Channel\/DM not muted<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack notifications not paused<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack notification schedule allows current time<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OS notification permission enabled<\/td><td>System Settings \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Slack<\/td><td>Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Slack<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sound permission enabled<\/td><td>Play sound for notifications<\/td><td>Play sound when notification arrives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus \/ Do Not Disturb off<\/td><td>Focus Off<\/td><td>Do Not Disturb Off<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Correct audio output<\/td><td>System Settings \u2192 Sound<\/td><td>Settings \u2192 System \u2192 Sound<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Browser permission allowed<\/td><td>Chrome\/Firefox\/Safari<\/td><td>Chrome\/Edge\/Firefox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slack app restarted<\/td><td>Quit and reopen<\/td><td>Quit and reopen<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Recommended Setup for You<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your issue was <strong>Focus \/ Do Not Disturb<\/strong>, use this setup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Mac<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Control Center \u2192 Focus \u2192 Off<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Settings \u2192 Focus<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open each Focus mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove automatic schedules if not needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add Slack to allowed apps if you still want to use Focus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Settings \u2192 Notifications \u2192 Slack<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allow notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banners or Alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Badge app icon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Profile picture \u2192 Preferences \u2192 Notifications<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set notification type to <strong>Everything<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>Sound &amp; appearance<\/strong>, make sure Slack sounds are not muted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a clear notification sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For important channels, set <strong>All new posts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure notifications are not paused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set notification schedule to your working hours or all day<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Fix Order<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When Slack sound is not working, follow this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>macOS Focus \/ Windows Do Not Disturb<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Slack is not paused<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Slack notification setting = Everything<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>Slack sound is enabled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>OS notification permission<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>channel-specific notification setting<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check <strong>browser permission<\/strong>, if using browser<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart Slack<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, the villain is not Slack. 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