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Connect to multiple Mattermost workspaces

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

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.

  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://.

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. Enter the server's Display Name.
  2. [Desktop only] If your server requires an authentication secret, you'll be prompted to enter it when you connect. Enter the secret provided by your administrator and select OK.
  3. Select Add.

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.

[Desktop only] To update an authentication secret, connect to the server. If the secret has changed, you'll be prompted to enter the new one provided by your system admin.

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.

Switch between workspaces​

Select a workspace from the Servers list in the top left of the desktop app. See keyboard shortcuts for more navigation options.

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.

Open multiple workspace contexts​

From desktop v6.0, you can keep multiple workspaces open at the same time and work across them without constant switching to improve situational awareness and operational efficiency. This capability is especially useful for organizations that operate in distributed or multi-domain environments, as it enhances cross-system interoperability and command-level situational awareness.

Select the New tab The Plus icon provides access to channel and direct message functionality. icon at the top of the desktop app to open a new tab for the current workspace. You can drag and drop to reorder the tabs in the main desktop window.

Open internal Mattermost links in a new tab or window by right-clicking on the link and selecting Open in new tab or Open in new window.

  • Convert tabs to new windows by right-clicking the tab label and selecting Move to new window.
  • Convert pop-out windows back to tabs in the main window by right-clicking on the window title and selecting Move to main window.
  • Close pop-out windows by right-clicking on the window title and selecting Close window.