How to Re-Add a Member Kicked from Your Slack Channel

Accidentally kicked someone from your Slack channel? Don't worry. You can add them back in seconds.

There are two types of member removal. Each needs a different fix:

Channel Removal: Member left just one channel. Quick and easy to fix.

Workspace Removal: Member left your entire Slack workspace. Takes more steps.

This guide shows you how to fix both problems.

First, figure out what type of removal happened.

Channel Removal Signs:

Workspace Removal Signs:

Check which situation you have before fixing it.

This is the most common problem. Someone got removed from just one channel.

Step 1: Open the Channel

Click on the channel where the member should be. Make sure you can see the channel message area.

Step 2: Type the Invite Command

Type this command exactly:

Replace "username" with their actual Slack display name.

Step 3: Press Enter

Slack sends the invite right away. The member gets added back to the channel.

Step 4: Confirm They're Back

Check the member list in that channel. You should see their name appear.

That's it. The member can now see all channel messages again.

You can also add members through the channel menu.

Step 1: Click the Channel Name

At the top of any channel, click the channel name. This opens channel details.

Step 2: Open the Members Tab

Look for the "Members" section. Click it to see who's in the channel.

Step 3: Click Add People

Find the "Add people" button. Click it to open the add menu.

Step 4: Search for the Member

Type the member's name in the search box. Select them from the list.

Step 5: Click Add

Click the "Add" button. The member joins the channel immediately.

This method works great when you can't remember the exact username spelling.

If the member got removed from your whole workspace, you need more steps.

Before re-adding anyone, check if they're still paying.

Why This Matters: LaunchPass might have removed them because their payment stopped. Adding them back without fixing payment causes problems.

How to Check:

If status shows "Cancelled" or "Payment Failed", contact the member about payment before re-adding them.

Members removed from the workspace need account reactivation.

Step 1: Go to Workspace Settings

Click your workspace name in the top left corner. Select "Settings & administration" from the menu.

Step 2: Open Member Management

Click "Manage members" to see your full member list.

Step 3: Find the Member

Look for the member in the list. They might show as "Deactivated" or not appear at all.

Step 4: Reactivate the Account

If they show as deactivated, click their name. Select "Reactivate account" from the options.

After reactivating, send them a fresh invite to your workspace.

Option A: Use Slack's Group Finder

Option B: Send Invite from Workspace

The member receives an email with a new join link.

Before re-adding anyone, understand why the removal happened.

LaunchPass automatically removes members when:

What to Do: Contact the member about their payment issue. Once they update payment through LaunchPass, they get a new invite automatically.

You or another admin might have removed them manually.

Common Reasons:

What to Do: Just re-add them using the methods above. No payment check needed.

Slack itself removes members when:

What to Do: Fix the underlying issue first. Then follow re-addition steps.

LaunchPass and Slack work together but handle different things.

LaunchPass Manages:

Slack Manages:

Important Difference: LaunchPass sends invite links. Slack handles who stays in channels day-to-day.

If you manually kick someone from a channel, LaunchPass doesn't automatically re-add them. You need to do that manually.

Set up your workspace to avoid accidental kicks.

Create different admin roles with specific permissions:

Full Admin: Can add and remove anyone Channel Manager: Can only manage specific channels Moderator: Can't remove paying members

This prevents accidents when multiple people manage your community.

Put instructions in every channel description:

"This is a paid channel. Don't remove members without checking payment status first. Questions? Contact [email protected]"

Admins see this reminder before removing anyone.

Before removing any member, check:

This simple checklist stops most accidental removals.

For your main welcome channel (the one LaunchPass creates), limit who can manage it.

How to Lock a Channel:

Now only full admins can remove people from critical channels.

Here are specific situations you might face.

Problem: You clicked the wrong name and removed the wrong person.

Solution:

Problem: New paying member joined but can't see the main channel.

Solution:

Problem: Multiple members disappeared from a channel at once.

Solution:

Problem: You re-add someone, but they get removed again automatically.

Solution:

Problem: Member says they didn't leave, but they're not in the channel.

Solution:

If you're used to Discord, understand that Slack works differently.

Discord Auto-Kick: Discord automatically removes members when payment stops. LaunchPass does this for you.

Slack Manual Removal: Slack doesn't auto-kick anyone. You must manually remove members if needed.

Why This Matters: On Slack, non-paying members might stay in your workspace unless you remove them manually. Check your member list regularly.

Best Practice: Review your LaunchPass member list weekly. Compare it to your Slack member list. Remove anyone who appears in Slack but not in LaunchPass active members.

Many removals happen because of payment problems.

When a member's payment fails:

Important: On Slack, failed payment doesn't auto-remove members from channels they already joined. You must remove them manually.

Step 1: Check LaunchPass Dashboard

Look at your member list. Failed payments show a warning.

Step 2: Contact the Member

Send them a message in Slack:

"Hi! Your payment method needs updating. Please visit your LaunchPass account to update it. Questions? Contact [email protected]"

Step 3: Give Them Time

Allow 2-3 days for them to fix payment.

Step 4: Manual Removal if Needed

If they don't fix payment, remove them from paid channels manually.

Step 5: They Can Rejoin

Once they update payment through LaunchPass, they get a new invite automatically.

If you run several paid channels, track removals carefully.

Some members pay for certain channels but not others.

How LaunchPass Handles This:

Your Job: Make sure you remove them from the right channel only.

Before removing anyone:

Need to re-add someone to multiple channels?

Quick Method:

This saves time when managing complex access.

Slack workspaces have different limits based on plan.

Free Slack:

Paid Slack:

For LaunchPass Communities: Free Slack works fine for most communities. Member count doesn't require paid Slack.

Note: These are Slack's limits. LaunchPass adds payment features on top of any Slack plan.

Sometimes you need expert help.

Reach out to [email protected] if:

Help support solve your problem faster:

Member Information:

Subscription Details:

What You've Tried:

Example Email:

LaunchPass support typically responds within 24 hours. Premium plan members get priority support.

Create systems that prevent future accidental removals.

Write clear rules about when to remove members:

Remove Members When:

Never Remove Without:

All admins should know:

Hold a quick training session. Share this article with your admin team.

Keep a simple spreadsheet tracking all removals:

This helps spot patterns and prevent mistakes.

Configure Slack to notify you when members leave channels:

This catches accidental removals immediately.

Every LaunchPass Slack community has a special welcome channel.

When you set up LaunchPass:

Important: Don't delete the LaunchPass welcome channel. This breaks the entire invite system.

If you delete it by accident:

Keep it Simple:

Don't Lock It:

Monitor It Regularly:

Re-adding members works slightly differently on mobile.

To Invite via Command:

To Invite via Menu:

Desktop is Easier: The full Slack interface makes member management simpler. Use desktop when possible for complex tasks.

Mobile Works for Quick Fixes: Adding one person back is fine on mobile. Bulk operations need desktop.

Changes made on mobile sync everywhere:

You can add someone on mobile, and they appear for everyone right away.

For communities with frequent member changes, consider automation.

Slack offers an API for programmatic member management. This lets you:

This requires technical knowledge. Steps:

Consider automation if you:

LaunchPass support can guide you on automation. Email [email protected] with:

Learn more about managing your Slack community:

All guides available in the LaunchPass help center.

Re-adding kicked members is straightforward once you know the right steps.

For Channel Removal: Use /invite @username in the channel. Takes 10 seconds.

For Workspace Removal: Check payment first, reactivate account, send new invite. Takes 2-3 minutes.

Before Re-Adding Anyone: Always verify their LaunchPass subscription status. This prevents repeated removal issues.

Prevention: Set up clear admin policies, train your team, and monitor member lists regularly.

Need Help? Email [email protected] anytime. The LaunchPass team helps with member management issues for free.

Most accidental removals get fixed in under a minute. Keep this guide handy for quick reference.