How to Back Up Your Slack Archive with Essential Software Tools
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 13:45
Understanding Slack’s Archiving Changes
Slack has announced that, starting on August 26, 2024, it will delete messages older than one year for users with free workspace accounts. Thus, if you want to keep an archive of your older conversations, taking action is crucial.
Export Your Slack Archive
- Exporting Your Data
Login as an admin, click the workspace name, hover over Settings & administration, and select Workplace settings. - Access the Import/Export Data option and choose the Export tab.
- Select a date range and click Start Export. Wait for the export to finish, which will be a ZIP file.
- Unzip the file to view your JSON archive.
Utilizing Your Archive
- To browse the archive, use Slack Log Viewer, which supports both Windows and Mac.
- Simply open the application, choose your archive, and start exploring.
Transitioning to Discord
If you're considering moving your historical data to Discord, Slackord is a suitable tool.
- Download Slackord and set up a Discord bot to facilitate the migration.
- Follow Slackord’s instructions to connect your Slack archive to your Discord server.
- Enjoy your archived messages in their new home within Discord!
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