Let your members send anonymous messages in specified channels. In the chat or search bar, any user can type the /anonymous command to get started. You may optionally include a message after the command, such as /anonymous Your message goes here, and then press Enter.

Tightknit does NOT store or expose the author’s identity anywhere.

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Sending an anonymous message

Members may only send anonymous messages within Slack channels that have anonymous posting enabled.

Users can type the /anonymous command into the chat to access the Anonymous Message panel, which allows them to format and send their message to any channel with anonymous posting enabled.

The resulting message will be posted in the channel as the Tightknit app in “anonymous” mode.

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Sending an anonymous reply

Members may only send anonymous replies within Slack channels that have anonymous posting enabled.

Users can add an anonymous reply to a thread by using the Reply Anonymously message shortcut. You can find this shortcut by clicking on the ⠇ menu of the top-level message and selecting the Reply Anonymously option.

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Enabling channels for anonymous messages

To enable anonymous posting in a Slack channel, see Configuring Channel Engagement Settings. Anonymous Posting is disabled for channels by default.

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