> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tightknit.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Your Slack Workspace

> Set up a Slack workspace that's ready to host your community.

<Info icon="slack">
  **Slack plan:** Works on any plan, including Free.
</Info>

Set up a Slack workspace that is ready to host your community. This guide covers workspace creation, essential settings, and how to prepare for Tightknit.

<Note>
  Skip this guide if you already have a Slack workspace.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your Slack workspace">
    * Click the **+** at the bottom of Slack's left sidebar
    * Select **Create a new workspace**
    * Use your work email and name it (e.g. `Ozzy's Workspace`)

    <Frame caption="Naming your new Slack workspace">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX/assets/guides/name_workspace.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=TYwOTIrSThpvMoPX&q=85&s=443a8b6a2e33e41b54b2d6bb1ef03546" alt="Naming your new Slack workspace" width="1666" height="1136" data-path="assets/guides/name_workspace.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your workspace name and URL">
    * Click your workspace name in the top-left corner
    * Select **Tools & settings > Workspace settings**
    * Under Workspace name and URL, set a clean, memorable URL. This becomes part of your Slack invite link

    <Frame caption="Editing workspace name and URL">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/edit_workspace.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=a3be9ae65d5595f3ef625b7c32dc70fe" alt="Editing workspace name and URL" width="2308" height="1440" data-path="assets/guides/edit_workspace.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set default channels">
    New members are automatically added to default channels when they join. Set these now so every member lands in the right place from day one.

    In Workspace settings, find **Default Channels** and click **Expand**.

    <Frame caption="Default channels settings">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/edit_default_channels.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=cc80557bab63157074f506d7c1c780f9" alt="Default channels settings" width="2116" height="1548" data-path="assets/guides/edit_default_channels.png" />
    </Frame>

    Add each of the four core channels:

    * **#welcome-start-here** — onboarding and community norms
    * **#announcements** — admin-only updates
    * **#general** — already set as default, no action needed
    * **#help** — questions and support
  </Step>

  <Step title="Control who can invite members">
    * Go to **Tools & settings > Workspace settings > Invitations**
    * Choose who can send invitations:
      * **All members** — good for open communities
      * **Admins only** — good for invite-only or private communities

    <Frame caption="Invitation permission settings">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/invite_permissions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=d7350aa07ee3bbedf1edf8ee62df18d6" alt="Invitation permission settings" width="2038" height="1280" data-path="assets/guides/invite_permissions.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set message retention">
    On Slack's free plan, message history is limited. If you're on a paid plan, consider setting retention policies for channels that will capture support content. Tightknit's community site will make this content searchable, so long retention is valuable.

    <Frame caption="Message retention settings">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tightknit/GBdFATo__uSskLbD/assets/guides/data_retention.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=GBdFATo__uSskLbD&q=85&s=7b32340b2b21ae745e2b16e3fc44adaf" alt="Message retention settings" width="1928" height="1066" data-path="assets/guides/data_retention.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add yourself as Workspace Owner">
    If you created the workspace, you're already the Owner. If someone else created it, make sure you have Owner or Admin access before installing Tightknit.

    * Go to **Tools & settings > Manage members**
    * Find your name and confirm your role shows as Owner or Admin
  </Step>
</Steps>


## Related topics

- [Guides](/guides/index.md)
- [Quickstart](/getting-started.md)
- [Slack SSO with Auth0](/guides/slack-sso-external-idp.md)
- [Create Channels and Feeds](/guides/create-your-core-channels.md)
- [Create a New Event](/events/create-event.md)