> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.hire-balt.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install Balt

> Add Balt to your team's chat, or use him without one.

Install Balt where your team talks. You can add another chat app later.

> [tab] Slack
>
> **1. Start the install**
>
> In the console, click **Add to Slack**.
>
> **2. Have the app approved**
>
> A workspace admin approves the app. Balt then replies in your threads.
>
> **3. Invite Balt to your channels**
>
> Balt only sees a channel's content if he is invited to it.

> [tab] Microsoft Teams
>
> **1. Download the package**
>
> In the console, click **Download the package**.
>
> **2. Upload the app to Teams**
>
> In Teams, open **Apps**, then **Manage your apps**, **Upload an app** and **Upload a custom app**. Pick the downloaded file.
>
> **3. Add Balt to your teams**
>
> Balt only sees a channel's content if he is added to it.

> [tab] Discord
>
> **1. Start the install**
>
> In the console, click **Add to Discord**.
>
> **2. Have Balt added to the server**
>
> A server admin adds Balt. Balt then replies in your channels and threads.

> [!NOTE]
>
> You can remove Balt from any channel at any time.

## Without a chat app

Balt also works without Slack, Teams or Discord. Find these ways in **How to reach me**, on the console's home.

![The chat apps to install Balt in](https://mintcdn.com/balt/2sSdIKl16CvfyLFT/images/screens/en/settings-chat.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=2sSdIKl16CvfyLFT\&q=85\&s=81f629a163ad57d92c74ef01b70a766f)

| Where | How |
| - | - |
| The console | Write to Balt at [app.hire-balt.com](https://app.hire-balt.com). |
| Email | Balt has an address for your organization. Copy it from **How to reach me**. |
| Chrome extension | Add the extension to talk to Balt from any page. |

See [Other ways to reach Balt](https://docs.hire-balt.com/en/channels.md). You can add Slack or Teams later, under **Settings**, **Chat**.


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