Slack

Create Your Account

Are you a new Slack user?

Before joining Slack, you will need an ergies.org profile and use the ergie.org profile’s email (default or one you listed) for Slack.  

If you are affiliated with ERG and need an ergies.org login, please contact admin@ergies.org.

Create a Slack account using the email address listed on your ergies.org profile to join the ERG Slack workspace.

Join the ERG Slack workspace. You will be prompted to create an account if you don’t already have one. 

Contact the Big Event and ERGAN admin if you continue to have issues: xstopher@gmail.com or ahr408@berkeley.edu. 

Are you already a Slack user?

Join the ERG Slack workspace if your email is the same as your ergie.org listed email. 

Getting Started With Slack

Update your profile

Slack is a great networking tool, but only if you let people know who you are! Fill out your profile completely, including your ERG role/class (in the ‘Title’ section of the profile), photo, and more.

Channels & direct messages

Slack has public and private “channels” (or chatrooms) for information exchange and conversation. If you have a question, ask it on a channel dedicated to that topic. If you can answer a question in your area of expertise, please do so!

Curious about what channels to join?

Everyone is automatically enrolled in the #general channel; this channel is for ERG-wide communication and announcements and may be a place you see official announcements from ERG and ERGAN. We also suggest the following channels:

• #welcome — Say hi and introduce yourself to the ERG Slack community.

• #jobmarket — Share jobs and internship opportunities relevant to the ERG community.

• #ergan-all-alum — A channel for all alumni to connect.

• #bigevent-all — Get updates and share about the Big Event 2025. 

To explore all available channels, click ‘Add channels’ on the left sidebar and select ‘Browse channels.’

Communicating one-on-one and with small groups

In Slack you can also have one-to-one or small group messages between individuals. Direct messages (DMs) are best used as an alternative to casual emails, where quick conversation is the objective. Go to the navigation on the screen to the left, hover to the right of the Direct Messages section and click the + sign to start up a new DM. 

If the message is not private, you can use mention (using @username) to start a public conversation in a thread. That way, others can contribute to the conversation. 

Also, be sure to ‘Reply in Thread’ when replying to a message in a channel to keep the conversation in a single thread. 

Notifications

default notifications to help keep you informed of what is happening, including desktop, mobile, and email notifications. You can configure these notifications to ensure you get information when and how you want it.

Here’s when you’ll receive desktop and mobile notifications by default:

• Someone sends you a direct message (DM)

• Someone mentions you, notifies a channel you’re in, or uses one of your keywords

• Someone replies to a thread you're following

• You receive a message from Slackbot

These defaults apply to both desktop and mobile notifications unless you configure your preferences. For more information, see the Slack guide to Slack notifications and article on how to configure your Slack notifications.