How to Deploy Slack with Microsoft Intune [4 Different Methods]

The Microsoft Store method provides automatic updates and simplified management. This is the preferred approach for most organizations as it handles updates seamlessly.

Navigate to the Microsoft Intune admin center and sign in with your administrator credentials. Go to Apps > All apps > + Add.

Select Microsoft Store app (new) from the app type dropdown, then click Select.

On the App information page, click Search the Microsoft Store app (new). In the search box, type Slack and select the official Slack UWP application from the results.

# Verify Slack is available in your tenant's Microsoft Store
Get-IntuneApplication | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like "*Slack*"}

Configure the app details. You can upload a custom logo or mark it as a featured app in the Company Portal if desired. Click Next to proceed to assignments.

Under Assignments, select your target Entra ID user groups. Choose Required for mandatory installation or Available for optional installation. Click Next, then Create.

MSIX packages provide better security and isolation compared to traditional MSI installers. Download the Slack MSIX package from Slack's official deployment page before starting this process.

In the Microsoft Intune admin center, navigate to Apps > All apps > + Add.

Select Line-of-business app from the app type dropdown and click Select.

On the App information page, click Select app package file. Browse and upload your Slack.msix file. The upload process may take several minutes depending on file size and connection speed.

<!-- Example MSIX manifest snippet for verification -->
<Package xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/appx/manifest/foundation/windows10">
  <Identity Name="91750D7E.Slack" Publisher="CN=Slack Technologies, Inc." Version="4.31.155.0" />
</Package>

Once uploaded, edit the app details including name, description, and publisher information. Ensure the information is accurate for end-user visibility. Click Next.

Configure assignments by selecting your target device or user groups. For MSIX packages, you can choose Required, Available, or Uninstall intent. Click Next, then Create.

MSI deployment offers flexibility for both per-user and machine-wide installations. Download SlackSetup.msi from Slack's official download page.

Access the Microsoft Intune admin center and go to Apps > All apps > + Add.

Choose Line-of-business app and click Select.

Click Select app package file and upload your SlackSetup.msi file. Wait for the upload notification to confirm completion.

# PowerShell command to verify MSI properties
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "*Slack*"} | Select-Object Name, Version, InstallDate

Edit the app information, ensuring the detection rules are correctly configured. Intune automatically detects MSI product codes for installation verification.

For assignments, choose between device groups (for machine-wide installation) or user groups (for per-user installation). Per-user installations enable automatic updates, while machine-wide installations require manual update management.

Configure any additional settings like installation behavior (system context vs user context) and restart requirements. Click Next, then Create.

Win32 app deployment provides maximum control over installation parameters and custom detection logic. This method requires packaging the Slack executable using the Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool.

First, download the Slack Windows installer (.exe) and the IntuneWinAppUtil.exe tool from Microsoft's GitHub repository.

# Package Slack executable as Win32 app
IntuneWinAppUtil.exe -c "C:\SlackInstaller" -s "SlackSetup.exe" -o "C:\IntuneApps"

This creates a .intunewin file that you'll upload to Intune. Navigate to Apps > All apps > + Add and select Windows app (Win32).

Upload your .intunewin file and configure the app information including name, description, and publisher details.

Set up installation and uninstall commands:

# Install command
SlackSetup.exe /S /V"/qn"

# Uninstall command
msiexec /x {Product-Code-GUID} /qn

Configure detection rules using MSI product code or custom PowerShell script detection. For requirements, specify minimum Windows 10 version and architecture (x64/x86).

Set up assignments with install behavior (system or user context) and restart behavior. Use Intune's January 2026 script installer enhancements for custom deployment logic if needed.

For organizations managing mobile devices, configure Slack's mobile app management integration with Intune for iOS and Android devices.

In your Slack Enterprise Grid admin console, navigate to Settings & permissions > Organization settings > Enterprise Mobility Management.

Select Microsoft Intune as your EMM provider and connect your Microsoft Entra ID tenant. Grant admin consent for the Slack for Intune application in your Entra ID portal.

# PowerShell to verify Slack for Intune app registration
Get-AzureADServicePrincipal | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq "Slack for Intune"}

In the Microsoft Intune admin center, go to Apps > All apps > + Add. For iOS devices, select iOS store app and search for "Slack for Intune". For Android, choose Managed Google Play app.

Create app protection policies under Apps > App protection policies to control data sharing, copy/paste restrictions, and PIN requirements for Slack mobile usage.

Configure app configuration policies to pre-populate workspace URLs and authentication settings for seamless user onboarding.

Effective monitoring ensures successful deployment across your organization. Use Intune's built-in reporting and troubleshooting tools to track deployment progress and resolve issues.

Navigate to Apps > All apps > select your Slack deployment > Device install status. This view shows installation success, failure, and pending states across all targeted devices.

# PowerShell script to check Slack installation status
$SlackApp = Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "*Slack*"}
if ($SlackApp) {
    Write-Output "Slack installed: $($SlackApp.Version)"
} else {
    Write-Output "Slack not found"
}

For failed installations, click on individual devices to view detailed error codes and logs. Common issues include insufficient disk space, conflicting software, or network connectivity problems during download.

Use the Troubleshoot + support section in Intune to access device-specific logs and diagnostic information. The January 2026 Intune updates include enhanced logging for script-based installations.

Set up monitoring alerts for deployment failures by configuring notification rules under Tenant administration > Notification rules.

For ongoing maintenance, regularly review app usage analytics and update deployment groups based on organizational changes. Schedule periodic reviews of app protection policies and configuration settings.