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.. _slack-account:

=====
Slack
=====

If you wish to contribute, joining the #typo3-cms-coredev channel in the
`TYPO3 slack workspace <https://typo3.slack.com>`__ is recommended as
it is the projects chosen platform for communication.

It is mandatory to create a typo3.org account, before you
can join the TYPO3 Slack workspace.

.. index::
   single: Account; Slack Registration
   single: Tools; Slack Registration

.. _register-for-slack-account:

Register for Slack account
--------------------------

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1. :ref:`Signup for typo3.org account <TYPO3Account>` (if not done already)

   In order to join the slack workspace, you must already have your
   typo3.org account.

2. Got to `Slack for TYPO3 on my.typo3.org <https://my.typo3.org/index.php?id=35>`__.

   On that page, you will also find information about recommended channels.

3. Login with your typo3.org account, then go to the "My Profile" tab and select "Use TYPO3 Slack".

   .. image:: /Images/External/Gerrit/Account/mytypo3profile.png
      :class: with-shadow

4. Follow the next steps

   including clicking on the link in the welcome email with
   subject "Stefan Busemann has invited you to join a Slack workspace" from slack.

Join #typo3-cms-coredev channel
-------------------------------

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1. Open Channels Browser

   Once logged in https://typo3.slack.com, go to Channels Browser by clicking on
   *Channels*:


   .. image:: /Images/External/Gerrit/Account/channels.png
      :class: with-shadow

2. Search for coredev-channel and select it:

   .. image:: /Images/External/Gerrit/Account/select-coredev-channel.svg
      :class: with-shadow

3. Click "Join Channel"

   .. image:: /Images/External/Gerrit/Account/join-coredev-channel.png
      :class: with-shadow

More information
----------------

See :ref:`Appendix: Slack <appendix-slack-intro>` for more information on Slack.