: Look for Open the Slack app or Open in Desktop App near the bottom of the menu.

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Install using the .deb or .rpm packages, or through the Ubuntu Software Center. Troubleshooting Sign-In and Redirect Issues

Download the installer directly for Intel or Apple Silicon from Slack.com.

Instead of https:// , change the link to start with slack:// (if you know the workspace ID). But easier: just paste the regular https link into the desktop app as described in Option 1.