It’s time for a quick update on that matter. At one point, the screen sharing feature became available for the paid version of the Slack desktop apps for Mac and Windows. Business teams, freelancers, and clients used to work together as if they were in the same room, yet now it is no longer possible. Slack decided to remove the ability to share control of your screen during a call. This was a complex feature requiring significant overhead to maintain, so they’ve come up with some alternative options for the current lack of a Slack screen sharing functionality.

What can I do if Slack is unable to share screen?

1. Screen sharing on paid plans via BlueJeans

BlueJeans is worth checking out if you were relying on Slack. That’s a popular meetings platform that makes teams more productive thanks to various remote desktop control features. Screen sharing on all paid plans is clearly possible. The only requirement is that both participants are on the same version of the BlueJeans app or using the browser.

2. Zoom app for Slack

Starting a meeting, booking it, and sharing content are all possible with Zoom’s free plan offers. Sharing and remote screen control work flawlessly on both their desktop client and app.

3. Use a third party tool

There is always a better way to handle screen sharing, and we suggest Mikogo in this case. The benefit of utilizing Mikogo is that you may view your screen on a live chat without interruptions, all while using a browser and without having to download anything. It is extremely quick, secure, and encrypted, and it enables high-quality file sharing. If you’re ready to broaden your technical knowledge, check out the top 10 best telework software and choose one that connects you.

4. Join Slack calls via GoToMeeting

Another service having a Slack app you can use to start or join calls from Slack is GoToMeeting. Keep in mind that you must subscribe to a paid plan. What are your thoughts on this whole Slack situation? Slack is very popular, but not having native screen sharing is rough. Are you willing to try any of the above alternatives to solve that? In case of any other reliable alternatives you know of, don’t hesitate to reach for the comments section below.

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