How to Set a Reminder in Slack (2026 Guide)
The fastest way to set a reminder in Slack is the /remind command: type who, what, and when, and Slackbot pings you on schedule. You can also set reminders on a specific message, make them recurring, and review or cancel them anytime. Here is everything the command can do in 2026.
1. Set a Reminder with /remind
Type /remind in any message box (it does not post to the channel) and follow the pattern who + what + when:
/remind me to send the invoice tomorrow at 9am
/remind me to call the vendor in 30 minutes
/remind me about the launch on June 30 at 2pmPress Enter. Slackbot replies privately to confirm the time it understood. Slack parses natural language, so phrases like tomorrow, next Monday, in 2 hours, and at noon all work.
You can also remind other people or a channel (they will see who set it):
/remind @jordan to review the PR tomorrow morning
/remind #marketing to post the weekly recap on Friday at 4pm2. Set a Reminder on a Specific Message
When you want a nudge tied to an actual message:
- Hover over the message.
- Click the three-dot (More actions) menu.
- Choose Remind me about this.
- Pick a preset (In 20 minutes, In 1 hour, Tomorrow, Next week) or Custom.
At the chosen time, Slackbot sends you the reminder with a link straight back to that message, so you keep the context. This is ideal for “I will deal with this later” messages you do not want to lose in a busy channel.
3. Create a Recurring Reminder
Add a repeating schedule and Slackbot keeps it going:
/remind me to post the standup update every weekday at 9am
/remind me to submit my timesheet every Friday at 4pm
/remind #team to log expenses on the first of every month
/remind me to water the office plants every Monday and Thursday at 10amRecognized patterns include every day, every weekday, every Monday, every week, every month, and lists of days. Recurring reminders run until you delete them, so they are perfect for standups, reports, and routine check-ins.
4. View, Complete, and Delete Reminders
To manage everything you have scheduled:
/remind listThis opens a private Slackbot view with three groups: upcoming, recurring, and completed. From there you can:
- Mark as complete when a one-off reminder is done.
- Delete a reminder you no longer need (including recurring ones).
You can also open a direct message with Slackbot and manage reminders conversationally. When a reminder fires, the notification itself offers Mark as complete, Snooze, or Delete buttons.
5. Tips for Reliable Reminders
- Time zone: Reminders use the time zone set in your Slack profile. If you travel, update Preferences so times land correctly.
- Be specific with dates:
on June 30is clearer thansoon. If Slackbot guesses wrong, just delete and re-enter. - Reminders are personal by default:
/remind meonly pings you. Use@nameor#channelto remind others. - Slackbot is the engine: Every reminder comes from Slackbot, the built-in assistant; you do not need to install anything.
Quick Reference
| Goal | Command or action |
|---|---|
| Remind yourself | /remind me to [task] [when] |
| Remind a person | /remind @name to [task] [when] |
| Remind a channel | /remind #channel to [task] [when] |
| From a message | Hover > More > Remind me about this |
| Recurring | /remind ... every [day] at [time] |
| See all reminders | /remind list |
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