Why You Should Set a Default Browser for Slack on Mobile

There are several good reasons for manually setting your browser on Slack. One of the most important ones is that it can help you create better boundaries with yourself or even decentralize your data.

In some cases, some jobs require heavy browsing across topics that you normally would not be looking up. With this, it can mess with your algorithm, and you can end up being targeted for irrelevant ads. Aside from this, making it a habit to only use a certain browser for your work-related browsing encourages you to detach outside work hours.

Unfortunately, the feature to open on a selected browser only works for Slack on mobile apps, not desktops. However, when it comes to creating better online habits, every little thing counts.

To change the default browser your Slack opens links on mobile, here’s how:

On your mobile phone, open your Slack app. In the upper-left corner of the screen, tap the display image of your workspace. In the lower-left corner of the screen, tap Preferences. Select Advanced. Next to Web Browser, click the right-facing arrow. On the list provided, select the radio button next to your preferred browser.

Once you do this, the next time you open a link through your Slack mobile app, it will open through this browser instead of your default mobile browser.

After setting your Slack to open links on your designated work browser, you may want to consider changing other things as well. For example, you can also change the default download folder of your Slack.

Split Your Browser Activity With Slack

While it can be challenging to separate your work and personal life, it is always worth the effort to do so. By making small changes to how you use Slack, you can effectively create a better working environment for yourself long-term.