Snelstart

Deze handleiding behandelt alle Slack-functies:
- Aan de slag — Create your account and finish the basic setup
- Hoe gebruik je het vergaderplatform? — Run instant audio and video meetings inside any channel without booking a calendar slot
- Hoe Tech Optimizer te gebruiken — Bring your scattered tools into one place so your team stops switching windows
- Hoe gebruik je Slack Connect? — Work with clients and partners in shared channels instead of long email threads
- Hoe Workflow Builder te gebruiken — Automate repeat requests with a no-code builder that anyone on the team can use
- Hoe documenten delen te gebruiken — Upload files from your computer and keep every version attached to the discussion
- Hoe gebruik je audio- en videoboodschappen? — Record short videos and voice clips so people can watch when it suits them
- Hoe Project Manager te gebruiken — Turn a channel into a project hub with pinned resources, lists, and owners
- Hoe gebruik je gegevensbeveiliging en privacy? — Lock down access with two-factor login, retention rules, and admin controls
- Hoe gebruik je Slackbot? — Set reminders and custom auto-responses that assist your team all day
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have used Slack daily for four years across three teams and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on practice, not vendor screenshots.

Slack is one of the most powerful team chat tools available today.
Maar de meeste mensen ontdekken slechts een fractie van wat het kan.
Deze handleiding laat je stap voor stap zien hoe je alle belangrijke functies gebruikt.
By the end you can start conversations in the right channels, explore Slack apps, and run a productive day without drowning in notifications.
Slack-handleiding
This How to Use Slack tutorial walks you through every feature in order, from your first login to the workflows that make you a power user.

Slack
Slack is the collaboration hub where people, productivity and automatisering tools, and communication come together. Channels bring the right people, information, and tools into one place. Start free and upgrade only when your team is ready.
Aan de slag met Slack
Voordat u een functie kunt gebruiken, dient u deze eenmalige installatie te voltooien.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Watch my personal experience with Slack first:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Go to the Slack website on your computer.
Klik op 'Aanmelden' en voer uw werk-e-mailadres in.
Name your workspace after your company or your team.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation code.
Stap 2: Download de app
Download the desktop app for Mac of Windows.
Mobile apps cover iOS and Android, so you get access from any device.
Zo ziet het dashboard eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: You should see the sidebar with channels and direct messages.
Step 3: Set Up Your Profile
Make sure your profile information is up to date.
Upload a profile picture of yourself so teammates recognise you.
Set your status and pause notifications outside work hours.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe gebruik je het Slack-vergaderplatform?
Ontmoeting Platform lets you hold a live huddle with your team in seconds, right where the conversation already lives.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Right Channel
Open the channel or direct message that holds the topic.
Everyone already in that space can join the call.
Step 2: Start a Huddle
Click the headphones icon at the bottom of the sidebar.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: A live huddle bar appears with each user shown as a small avatar.
Stap 3: Deel je scherm
Click the screen icon to show your work while you talk.
Anyone in the channel can join mid-call without an invite.
✅ Resultaat: Your team can now talk in real time and share screens without a meeting link.
💡 Pro-tip: Keep a short huddle session open while you work through a task together. It replaces a dozen back-and-forth messages.
Hoe gebruik je Slack Tech Optimizer?
Technologie-optimalisator lets you pull the tools your team already pays for into Slack so work happens in one window.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Audit Your Current Tools
List the tools your team checks every day.
Most teams find three or four they barely use.
Step 2: Browse the App Directory
Click Apps in the sidebar, then search the directory by name.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Each connected app posts a confirmation message into your chosen channel.
Step 3: Connect Your Core Apps
Toevoegen Salesforce, Google Drive, or your ticketing tool with two clicks.
✅ Resultaat: Alerts from other tools now land in Slack, so you stop hunting across tabs.
💡 Pro-tip: Connect one app per week instead of all at once. Your team gets time to understand each change.
Hoe gebruik je Slack Connect?
Slack Connect lets you invite people from outside your company into a shared channel.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Create a Shared Channel
Create a new channel named after the client or project.
Keep internal chat in a separate channel your guests cannot read.
Step 2: Invite the External Team
Click the channel name, then Invite people, then enter their work email.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The channel header shows an external badge once your guest accepts.
Step 3: Set the Ground Rules
Post a short message covering scope, hours, and who answers what.
✅ Resultaat: You can now communicate with partners in one channel instead of scattered email chains.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask clients to agree on response times in the first post. It stops awkward chasing later.
Hoe gebruik je Slack Workflow Builder?
Werkstroom Bouwer lets you automate repetitive jobs without writing a line of code.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open Workflow Builder
Click the plus button, then choose Automations, then New workflow.
Stap 2: Kies een trigger
Choose events like a new member joining or an emoji reaction.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The workflow shows a green Published label in your list.
Stap 3: Voeg stappen toe en publiceer
Add a form or a message step, then click Publish.
Test it on yourself once before you tell the team it is live.
✅ Resultaat: Routine requests now run themselves while you work on something that matters more.
💡 Pro-tip: Start with your most boring repeat task. Onboarding checklists are the easiest first win for most teams.
Hoe gebruik je Slack voor het delen van documenten?
Documenten delen lets you upload files from your computer and share important details inside a conversation.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Message Box
Click the plus button beside the message box.
Step 2: Upload From Your Computer
Pick the file, or drag it straight into the channel.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: A preview card appears with the file name and a comment field below it.
Step 3: Add Context
Write one line explaining what changed and who should read it.
Check that the file landed in the right channel before you move on.
✅ Resultaat: The file and the discussion around it now live in the same searchable place.
💡 Pro-tip: Post files in a channel, never in a DM. Future teammates can find them without asking you.
Hoe gebruik je audio- en videoberichten via Slack?
Audio- en videoboodschappen lets you record short videos and voice notes instead of typing a wall of tekst.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Click the Record Icon
Click the video or microphone icon in the message box.
Slack records your screen and your face together if you want both.
Step 2: Keep It Under Two Minutes
Say the one thing you need, then stop recording.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Slack videos appear as a player card with an automatic transcript.
Step 3: Post the Clip
Click send so the clip posts into the channel.
✅ Resultaat: Your team can watch a two-minute clip instead of sitting through another call.
💡 Pro-tip: Gebruik een stem clip for tone-heavy feedback. Text hides warmth, and a short clip fixes that fast.
Hoe gebruik je Slack Project Manager?
Projectmanager lets you run a whole project inside one channel with pinned resources and clear owners.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Maak een projectkanaal aan.
Name it after the project, not the team.
Step 2: Pin the Key Resources
Pin the brief, the timeline, and the owner list to the channel.
Pinned posts sit at the top, so nobody has to search old messages.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Pinned items show under the channel bookmark bar at the top.
Step 3: Assign and Follow Up
Mention specific people so the right people see each task.
✅ Resultaat: Anyone joining later can read the pinned items and get up to speed alone.
💡 Pro-tip: Add a canvas to every project channel. It becomes the single page new joiners check first.
Hoe gebruik je de gegevensbeveiliging en privacy van Slack?
Gegevens Beveiliging en privacy lets you control who can access your workspace and how long messages are kept.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Werkruimte-instellingen openen
Click your workspace name, then Settings and administration.
Step 2: Turn On Two-Factor
Require two-factor login for every user in the workspace.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: The security page shows two-factor listed as required.
Step 3: Set Retention Rules
Choose how long messages and files are kept before deletion.
Most teams keep one year of history and delete files after that.
✅ Resultaat: Your workspace now meets the basic security bar most clients ask about.
💡 Pro-tip: Read the Slack documentation on retention before you change it. Deleted history does not come back.
Hoe gebruik je Slackbot?
Slackbot lets you set reminders and custom replies that quietly assist you all day.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Slackbot DM
Find Slackbot in your direct messages list.
Step 2: Set a Reminder
Type slash remind me to send the report every Friday at 4pm.
Zo ziet het eruit:

✓ Controlepunt: Slackbot confirms the reminder and shows the exact time it will fire.
Step 3: Add Custom Responses
Admins can set replies that fire on common questions.
A wifi password reply saves your team the same question every month.
✅ Resultaat: Your reminders now arrive in Slack instead of a separate app you forget to check.
💡 Pro-tip: Set a Friday reminder to review your channel list. Two minutes of cleanup keeps your sidebar simple.
Slack Pro Tips en Sneltoetsen
After four years of daily use, here are the tips I give every new user.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Jump to any channel or person | Ctrl / Cmd + K |
| Search all messages and files | Ctrl / Cmd + F |
| Mark everything as read | Shift + Esc |
| Open the emoji picker | Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + \ |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Sidebar sections: Group your Slack channels by project or client so the noise drops to a dull roar.
- User groups: Create one group and mention it once, instead of tagging each person and losing their attention.
- Saved items and reminders: Save any post from the message menu, then let Slack resurface it later.
- Emoji reactions: React with a thumbs-up or a quick thanks when a message needs no reply.
Veelvoorkomende fouten in Slack die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Joining every channel you find
❌ Fout: You join forty channels, then miss the three that actually matter.
✅ Rechts: Join what your job needs, mute the rest, and leave anything you have not read in a month.
Mistake #2: Making decisions in direct messages
❌ Fout: Two people agree something big in a DM, and nobody else ever sees it.
✅ Rechts: Use DMs for one-off conversations, then post the decision in the channel so the team can respond.
Mistake #3: Never touching notification settings
❌ Fout: Every message pings your phone at 11pm, so you stop reading any of them.
✅ Rechts: Set a notification schedule and customize per-channel alerts to keyword mentions only.
Probleemoplossing voor Slack
Problem: Notifications never arrive on your phone
Oorzaak: Slack pauses mobile alerts while it sees you active on your computer.
Repareren: Open Preferences, then Notifications, and shorten the mobile delay to immediately.
Problem: You cannot find an old message
Oorzaak: The search bar defaults to channels you have joined.
Repareren: Search the exact phrase, then add filters like from:name or in:channel to narrow the details.
Problem: A file upload keeps failing
Oorzaak: The file passes the 1GB limit, or your free workspace storage is full.
Repareren: Share a Drive link instead, or clear old uploads from the files list.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, check the Slack help documentation or contact support.
Wat is Slack?
Slack is a collaboration hub where people, productivity and automation tools, and communication come together so teams get their best work done.
Think of it like one searchable office where every conversation has its own room.
Channels provide a dedicated space to send messages and share resources, and they are fundamental to working in Slack.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Vergaderplatform: Start a huddle or a full video call from any channel or DM
- Technologie-optimalisator: Connect third-party tools so alerts and actions land in Slack
- Slack Connect: Share channels with clients, vendors, and partners outside your company
- Workflowbouwer: A no-code tool for building workflows that run on a trigger
- Documenten delen: Upload, preview, and comment on files without leaving the thread
- Audio- en videoboodschappen: Record clips so teammates can watch or listen on their own schedule
- Projectmanager: Channels, canvases, and lists that keep a project in one place
- Gegevensbeveiliging en privacy: Two-factor login, retention rules, and granular admin controls
- Slackbot: Built-in reminders, custom responses, and quick answers
Slack is owned by Salesforce, and it supports real-time messaging, content sharing, and learning in one searchable platform.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Slack-recensie.

Slack-prijzen
Dit zijn de kosten van Slack in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Vrij | $0 | Small teams testing channels and direct messages |
| Pro | $4,38 per gebruiker per maand | Teams that need full message history and unlimited apps |
| Zakelijk+ | $9 per gebruiker per maand | Growing companies that need single sign-on and compliance exports |
| Enterprise+ | Neem contact op met de verkoopafdeling. | Large organisations with strict security rules |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — the free plan runs forever, and paid plans offer a trial.
Geld-terug-garantie: No standard refund window, but you only pay for active users.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Pro at $4.38/user/month — it unlocks full search history and unlimited Slack apps, which is where most teams get stuck on the free plan.
Slack versus alternatieven
How does Slack compare? Here’s the competitive landscape.
Bekijk deze vergelijking:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slack | App depth and search | $4.38/user/mo | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Microsoft Teams | Microsoft 365-teams | $4 per gebruiker per maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Google Chat | Google Workspace-teams | $7 per gebruiker per maand | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Meningsverschil | Communities | $0/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Zenzap | Kleine teams | $6 per gebruiker per maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Twist | Async work | $6 per gebruiker per maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Mattermost | Zelf hosten | $10 per gebruiker per maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Slack — the deepest app directory and the fastest search.
- Beste budget: Google Chat — free with Workspace, and simple to set up.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Zenzap — almost nothing to learn on day one.
- Het meest geschikt voor asynchrone teams: Twist — threads first, so nobody feels chained to a green dot.
🎯 Alternatieven voor Slack
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Slack? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 Microsoft Teams: Built into Microsoft 365, so meetings, files, and chat sit beside Word and Excel.
- 💰 Google Chat: Included free with Google Workspace, with Drive and Meet built straight into every conversation.
- 🌟 Meningsverschil: Free voice channels and a huge community culture, strong for open groups and creator teams.
- ⚡ Zenzap: A simple chat app with task tracking built in, aimed at small teams that hate setup.
- 🧠 Twist: Thread-first design that removes the always-online pressure, made for remote teams across time zones.
- 🔒 Belangrijkst: Open-source and self-hostable, so security teams keep every message on their own servers.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor Slack gids.
⚔️ Slack vergeleken
Hieronder een vergelijking van Slack met de concurrentie:
- Slack versus Microsoft Teams: Teams wins on bundled value if you already pay for Microsoft 365. Slack wins on app quality and daily speed.
- Slack versus Google Chat: Google Chat costs nothing extra on Workspace. Slack has far more apps and a much better search.
- Slack versus Discord: Discord is free and great for a community. Slack is built for paid work, with admin and compliance controls.
- Slack versus Zenzap: Zenzap is faster to set up. Slack scales further once your team passes twenty people.
- Slank versus draaiing: Twist is calmer for async teams. Slack is better when you need live huddles and instant answers.
- Slack versus Mattermost: Mattermost wins on data control. Slack wins on polish, apps, and how little training people need.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Slack.
Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke Slack-functies kunt gebruiken:
- ✅ Vergaderplatform
- ✅ Technologie-optimalisator
- ✅ Slack Connect
- ✅ Workflowbouwer
- ✅ Documenten delen
- ✅ Audio- en videoboodschappen
- ✅ Projectmanager
- ✅ Gegevensbeveiliging en privacy
- ✅ Slackbot
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with the Meeting Platform.
Het duurt minder dan vijf minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Waarvoor wordt Slack gebruikt?
Slack is used for team messages, file sharing, and calls. Channels organise work by topic, and direct messages handle quick one-off conversations between two people.
Kan mijn baas zien wat ik op Slack doe?
Workspace owners can request exports on paid plans, including private messages, with approval. Assume anything you post at work can be read by someone.
Waarom gebruiken mensen Slack in plaats van e-mail?
Slack keeps conversations searchable and grouped by topic. Replies land in seconds, apps post updates automatically, and new joiners can read past channel history.
Is Slack free to use?
Yes. The free plan covers channels, direct messages, huddles, and ten app connections. Paid plans start at $4.38 per user monthly for full history.
How is Slack different from Microsoft Teams?
Slack has a bigger app directory and faster search. Teams bundles video and Office files, so it suits companies already paying for Microsoft 365.













