> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://threadly.gitbook.io/threadly/getting-started/accessing-threadly-in-slack.md).

# Accessing Threadly in Slack

Open Threadly from the Apps section of your Slack sidebar, authorize your account, and find your way around the Home tab: Messages, Workflows & Segments, Actions, Customization, Analytics and Settings

Anyone in your workspace can open Threadly. In your Slack sidebar, click into the **Apps** section and select **Threadly**.

Don't see it? Click **Add apps** and search for Threadly. If you still can't find it, [install the app manually](https://slack.com/oauth/v2/authorize?client_id=2573203509911.7020858675504\&scope=chat:write,chat:write.customize,commands,files:read,reactions:read,team.billing:read,team:read,users:read,users:read.email\&user_scope=channels:read,channels:write.invites,chat:write,groups:read,groups:write.invites,mpim:read).

## Authorize your account

The first time you open Threadly, you'll see an **Action Required** banner. Click **Authorize Threadly** and approve the request. This lets Threadly send messages as you and track clicks and reactions. You can write drafts before authorizing, but you can't send them until you do.

## The Home tab

The **Home** tab is your dashboard. Features are grouped into sections you can expand or collapse:

| Section                  | What's inside                                           |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Messages**             | **✏️ New Message** and **Drafts**                       |
| **Workflows & Segments** | **Workflows** and **Segments** (Pro)                    |
| **Actions**              | **Forms** (Pro) and **CTAs** (link and booking buttons) |
| **Customization**        | Sender **Profiles** and **Templates**                   |
| **Analytics**            | **View Analytics** for every message you've sent        |
| **Settings**             | Workspace **Settings** and **Integrations**             |

A 🔒 on a button means that feature needs Threadly Pro. Click it to see what it does and how to unlock it.

New users also see **New to Threadly?** with a **Start Tour** button, which is a quick card-by-card tour of each feature.

## Banners you might see

* **Action Required: Authorize Threadly.** You haven't authorized your account yet.
* **New Features Available: Update Permissions.** Newer features need extra Slack permissions. See [Updating Your App Permissions](/threadly/getting-started/updating-your-app-permissions.md).
* **Pro Seat Required.** Your team is on Pro but you don't have a seat yet. Click **Request Seat** to notify your admins. See [How to Add a User to Threadly](/threadly/admin-and-billing/how-to-add-a-user-to-threadly.md).