There are two ways to initiate a video call in Slack.
Step-by-step guide
- While in a channel, direct message, or group direct message, click the details button.
- Click Call
- If prompted, allow the Zoom integration.
- The Zoom information will post to the channel or DM for members to join.
For more on the Zoom Slack integration, visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205153325-Using-Slack-with-Zoom
Alternate (Slack Call)
While in a channel, direct message, or group direct message, post a message to the channel: /call
/call is called a slash command
This will invite all channel or DM participants (up to 15 people) to a Slack call.
Slack calling also allows screen sharing and annotation.
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