Easy Tech TutsHow to Create a Slack User Group, Learn to Create Slack Group Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Tagging ten different teammates one by one every time you need their attention gets old fast. This guide explains how to set up a Slack user group with a short mentionable handle, like @marketing-team, so you can reach a whole department in one message. You'll also learn how to control who can edit the group and how to set default channels new members automatically join.
01Open Directories from the More menu
Click the 'More' option in your left sidebar and select Directories to access the tools for managing people and groups.
02Switch to User Groups and start a new group
Swap from the People tab to User Groups, then click the 'Create User Group' button to begin the setup.
03Name your group and set a mention handle
Give the group a clear name and choose a short handle prefixed with @, such as @devs, that teammates can type to reach the whole group at once.
04Add a purpose and default channels
Fill in a short description of the group's purpose and set default channels so new members are automatically added when they join the group.
05Add members and finish creating the group
Search the directory for the teammates you want included, then click 'Create Group' to register the handle across the workspace.
06Test the group and adjust membership as needed
Post a message in a channel using the new handle to confirm it works, and use the admin panel later to add, remove, or swap members.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a user group and a group DM?
A group DM is capped at nine people and works like a private chat, while a user group is a scalable mention handle that can include far more members and is used mainly for pinging people in channels.
Can I change who's in a user group later?
Yes, you can add, remove, or swap members from the group at any time through the admin panel, depending on your permission settings.
Who can create a user group in Slack?
Availability depends on your workspace's admin settings and plan, since some workspaces restrict user group creation to admins only.
Does mentioning a user group notify everyone in it?
Yes, typing the group's handle in a message notifies every member of that group, similar to tagging each person individually.
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