{"id":2662,"date":"2024-07-15T07:45:42","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/?p=2662"},"modified":"2024-07-15T07:45:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T07:45:42","slug":"slack-schedule-recurring-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/slack-schedule-recurring-messages\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule Recurring Messages in Slack [\u2713 3 Easy Ways]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that various methods on Slack allow you to schedule recurring messages and save time while effectively communicating? If you&#8217;re curious about this feature, read on to find out how to schedule recurring messages on Slack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"920\" data-src=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message.jpg\" alt=\"Slack Schedule Recurring Message\" class=\"wp-image-2663 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/slack-schedule-recurring-message-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1380px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1380\/920;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-ways-to-schedule-a-recurring-message-on-slack\">3 Ways to Schedule a Recurring Message on Slack<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Here are the methods to send recurring Slack messages:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1-use-command-prompt\">Method 1. Use Command Prompt<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You can schedule recurring messages using the <strong><em>&#8220;\/remind &gt; @ &gt; Message&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> command prompt. Use &#8220;@&#8221; when referring to someone. If you want to set a reminder to send a message in a group chat, just replace <em>&#8220;@&#8221; <\/em>with<em> &#8220;#&#8221;.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the command prompt can look like this: <strong><em>&#8220;\/remind @Name to submit the report every Thursday afternoon&#8221;.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Here&#8217;s more about using the command prompt from <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/resources\/using-slack\/how-to-use-reminders-in-slack#:~:text=Simply%20type%20\/remind%20followed%20by%20what%20you%20want%20to%20be%20reminded%20of%20and%20when\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Slack<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2-using-slacks-automation-feature\">Method 2. Using Slack\u2019s Automation Feature<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use Slack&#8217;s automation features to schedule a message on a desktop app:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1. Type <\/strong>the message in the receiver\u2019s chatbox.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2.<\/strong> <strong>Click <\/strong>the <strong><em>\u201cDrop Down Arrow\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>icon next to the send button.\u00a0<br><br>If you\u2019re using a mobile app to schedule a Slack message, long-press the <em>&#8220;Send&#8221; <\/em>button to access the time customization option.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3.<\/strong> <strong>Choose <em>\u201cCustomize Time\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><br><br><em>&#8220;Customize Time&#8221; <\/em>is named <em>&#8220;Schedule Message&#8221;<\/em> for mobile app users<em>.<\/em><br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong>. <strong>Set <\/strong>a time to send your message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" data-src=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time.jpg\" alt=\"Customize Time for Slack Recurring Message\" class=\"wp-image-2664 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Slack-recurring-message-customize-time-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/900;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Get more details on using the automation features on <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/help\/articles\/201457107-Send-and-read-messages#:~:text=You%20can%20send%20messages%20in%20real%20time%2C%20or%20schedule%20them%20to%20send%20later\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Slack.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3-use-a-thirdparty-app\">Method 3. Use a Third-Party App<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You can also use third-party apps like<a href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Zapier<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/timy.website\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Timy<\/a> to schedule a recurring message on Slack. These apps provide additional time management features, such as the ability to schedule messages for up to one year and use shortcuts for specific purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily delete or edit your scheduled messages using these apps. However, you must purchase a subscription to access these features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Here are more <a href=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/slack-apps-remote-teams\/\">third-party Slack apps<\/a> that you can use to make the best out of your team communication.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enjoy-better-message-management-with-slack\">Enjoy Better Message Management with Slack!<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Scheduling recurring messages on Slack lets you update your team regularly without manually messaging them. You can schedule the message and forget about it, and Slack will send it to your team.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-posts\">Related Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolink.com\/blog\/block-someone-slack\/\">Can You Block Someone on Slack? 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