Connect to multiple Mattermost workspaces#

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Using the Mattermost desktop or mobile app, you can connect to multiple Mattermost servers from a single interface, and manage system permissions.

Note

You can’t create and manage multiple server connections when using Mattermost in a web browser.

Add a server#

The Server list is located in the top left corner of the window and displays all servers available. Drag to reorder the servers in the list. You can also navigate the server options using keyboard shortcuts.

Note

If you’re using the desktop app prior to release v5.0, individual servers display as separate tabs at the top of the window instead of the top left corner of the window as a list, and servers are managed by going to … > File > Settings on Windows and Mattermost > Preferences on Mac.

  1. Select Add a server.

Connect the desktop app to a Mattermost Server using options located in the top left corner of the Mattermost screen.

  1. Enter the server URL. Server URLs must begin with either http:// or https://.

  2. Enter the server’s Display Name.

Tip

Can’t find your Mattermost server URL? Ask your company’s IT department or your Mattermost system admin for your organization’s Mattermost Site URL. It’ll look something like https://example.com/company/mattermost, mattermost.yourcompanydomain.com, or chat.yourcompanydomain.com. These URLs could also end in .net.

  1. Select Add.

Tap the Servers Access server connection options using the Servers icon. icon located in the top left corner of the window to access all available servers and to add new servers.

Add a server

  1. Tap Add a server.

  2. Enter the server URL. Server URLs must begin with either http:// or https://.

  3. Enter the server’s Display Name.

  4. Tap Done.

Tip

Can’t find your Mattermost server URL? Ask your company’s IT department or your Mattermost system admin for your organization’s Mattermost Site URL. It’ll look something like https://example.com/company/mattermost, mattermost.yourcompanydomain.com, or chat.yourcompanydomain.com. These URLs could also end in .net.

Edit a server#

  1. Hover over a server and select the Edit icon.

    Edit an existing Mattermost server connection using options located in the top right corner of the Mattermost screen.

  2. Modify the server’s display name or URL, then select Save.

Swipe left on an existing server entry to reveal additional options. Tap Edit.

In the Mattermost mobile app, swipe left on an existing server connection entry to edit the connection.

Remove a server#

Removing a server from your desktop app doesn’t delete its data. You can add the server back any time.

  1. Hover over a server and select Remove.

    Remove a Mattermost server connection using options located in the top right corner of the Mattermost screen.

  2. Select Remove when prompted to confirm.

Tap the Servers Access server connection options using the Servers icon. icon located in the top left corner of the window to access all available servers and to add new servers.

Swipe left on an existing server entry to reveal additional options. Tap Remove.

In the Mattermost mobile app, swipe left on an existing server connection entry to delete the connection.

Manage system permissions#

From Mattermost desktop v5.9, you can manage system permissions when creating or managing existing Mattermost server connections, including: microphone access, camera access, notifications, and location.

Granting a system permission sets it to Accept, and revoking it sets it to Always Deny.

A screenshot of the system permissions that Mattermost users can manage when creating new server connections or editing existing connections.

Note

  • You can’t manage system permissions when using the Mattermost mobile app.

  • You’ll be prompted to accept or deny notifications after adding a new server connection, and any time you open the desktop app if you haven’t explicitly accepted or denied system permissions.

  • You may also need to enable notifications for Mattermost within your operating system preferences.