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FIX: Slack couldn’t upload your file
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Slack checks all the boxes when it comes to team organization and collaboration. It’s one of the most popular, feature-richapplicationsout there.
Complete control over your workspace is guaranteed and the reliability rarely fails. However, you’ve probably run into a few rare errors which might be cumbersome.
One of those prevents users from uploading files toSlackas they’re promptly informed thatSlackcouldn’t upload your file. There are a few solutions for this below.
What can I do if Slack can’t upload my file?
1. Check if Slack is down
Before starting any troubleshooting procedure, first, make sure that the Slack services aren’t simply down for maintenance of due to server issues.
2. Reinstall the app
Finally, if none of the steps proved fruitful and you’re still stuck with theSlackcouldn’t upload your file error, consider reinstalling the desktop client/UWP app.
We still can’t be sure whether this helps or not, but it’s a viable step when something goes wrong with otherapps.Slackisn’t an exception.
If you need further assistance reinstalling the app on your PC, it is also advised to use third-party uninstallers and entirely remove all files associated with the program.
To do so, you should select a helpful app from thebest uninstaller software for Windows 10 PCs.
Because of this, the next time you install the Slack app, it will be as if it were the first time you are doing so.
3. Check your Internet connection
If the test tool didn’t fix your problem, move to the next solution.
4. Clear application cache
Slack client for Desktop
Slack UWP from Microsoft Store
Browser cache
After doing that, check if the problem with Slack and file upload is still there.
5. Check Firewall
With that said, we can conclude this article. In case you have any questions or suggestions, consider sharing them with us in the comments section below.
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Aleksandar Ognjanovic
Aleksandar’s main passion is technology. With a solid writing background, he is determined to bring the bleeding edge to the common user. With a keen eye, he always spots the next big thing surrounding Microsoft and the Windows OS.
Focused on Windows errors and how to solve them, he also writes about the OS’s latest features as well as its interface.
In his free time, he likes to read, listen to music, and enjoy the nature. Hiking is one of his newly found passions.
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