# Slack

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We use Slack to communicate. You talk to your teachers, ReDI, and your classmates in Slack. 
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### Join Slack

1. Open the Email with the Slack invitation from ReDI.
2. [Download Slack](https://slack.com/intl/de-de/downloads/) to your Laptop (and or mobile phone).
3. [Enter ReDI Slack](http://redi-school.slack.com)

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### Are you a Returning Student?

If you are a returning student, you haven't received a new invitation. Please click on this link to [Enter ReDI Slack](http://redi-school.slack.com) directly.
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### Get Started in Slack

1. Update your Profile: 
   1. Use **your real name**. So that we know who you are
   2. Add a profile picture
2. Update Notifications:
   1. Add notifications from your Course Channel
3. Explore other channels for career support, events, and workshops

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### Pro Tips for Slack - [Watch the video](https://www.loom.com/share/a2631accf374496493d3f997464e19ee?sid=7c67e943-a87d-4277-afba-43d019fa966d)

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## Mini Challenge 🙌 &#x20;

* [ ] Say hello in your Slack Course Channel with an emoji of your choice. Please do it now :) Once you have completed it, you can continue here.
* [ ] Download Slack to your Phone

### FAQ

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<summary>I didn't receive an invitation to Slack.</summary>

If you are a returning student you didn't receive another email. Can you try to access ReDI Slack directly? [Enter ReDI Slack](http://redi-school.slack.com). If this doesn't work, please reach out to us: <dcp@redi-school.org>&#x20;

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<summary>I cannot access Slack</summary>

Did you accept the Invitation you received via email? If not, please check it. It might be in your spam folder. If you are a returning student, you didn't receive an invite.&#x20;

Please try to access ReDI's slack through this link: [Enter ReDI Slack](http://redi-school.slack.com)

If you still cannot access Slack, please reach out to ReDI: <dcp@redi-school.org>

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<summary>I used a different E-Mail Address for Slack</summary>

Have you used a different email address for ReDI's slack in the past? We can invite that account to the respective course channels if you prefer to use that account. Please reach out to let us know: <dcp@redi-school.org>

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