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Step-by-step guides for using convly with Slack and Microsoft Teams.
Getting started
Direct messages (DMs)
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How do I reply from Slack to a message that comes from Teams?
Reply to mirrored Teams direct messages from their dedicated private Slack channel.
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How to start a DM with a Teams user, from Slack?
Start a Teams direct message from Slack via Find Teams Users, a hybrid channel, or the Conversations tab.
Group chats
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How do I participate in a Teams group chat from Slack?
Teams group chats and meeting chats are mirrored into private Slack channels where you can reply.
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How do I sync an existing Slack channel to Teams?
Use /convly in an existing Slack channel to add Teams members and create a synced Teams group chat.
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How do I mention a Teams user from Slack?
Create a Teams mention from Slack with /convly, then use it in a hybrid channel.
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How do I list, add, or remove Teams members in a Slack channel?
Use /convly in a hybrid Slack channel to view, add, or remove Teams members.
Miscellaneous
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How do I allow searching for external Teams users?
Enable External User Search in a workspace to find Teams members outside your company.
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Where can I see synced Slack/Teams channels?
Use the Conversations tab in the convly Slack app to view synced Slack and Teams channels.
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How do reactions work?
Reactions sync in both directions between Slack and Teams, with a few Slack-to-Teams limitations.
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How do threads and replies work?
How conv.ly maps Slack threads and Teams replies across both platforms.
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How does message editing and deletion work?
Message edits and deletions sync bidirectionally between Slack and Teams.