Learn how to easily install and use two separate Slack apps on your iPhone or iPad to streamline your communication and boost productivity.
Slack is a widely used communication tool for businesses and teams, and if you belong to more than one Slack workspace, it can become overwhelming. You may have a large number of notifications displayed on the app badge icon, but until you open Slack, you don’t know which workspace they belong to.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have two separate instances of Slack on your iOS device? That way, you can use one for higher-priority workspaces and the other for lower-priority workspaces. Then, you can check the most important one when needed.
Luckily, there is an easy way to get two Slack apps on your iPhone or iPad.
Download Slack for EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management)
An easy way to do this is to head over to the App Store and search for Slack EMM. Or, just search for Slack, tap the developer name, and you should see Slack EMM in the list for you to download.
Both Slack and Slack for EMM are available for free on the App Store.
Aside from that, Slack EMM appears to receive the same updates as Slack, although they may arrive a little later.
Benefits of two Slack apps
As we touched on above, you might use Slack EMM for lower-priority workspaces and the regular Slack app for higher-priority workspaces. This lets you open the Slack app that you need when you need it.
Another nice benefit is that you can configure the app notifications separately. From the alert that displays on your screen to the app badge icon and sound, each app’s notification can be different. Open iOS Settings, tap Notifications, select one of the Slack apps, and customize its notifications. Then, repeat this for the other Slack app.
Being able to separate Slack workspaces in one app is good, but being able to do it with two apps can be even better. Maybe your main business Slack account is your higher priority, so giving it its own app means it always gets your attention. Are you going to give two Slack apps a try on your iPhone or iPad?
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