Square
Slack
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Square + Slack

Post to a Slack channel when a new Square payment is created

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Square and Slack

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated bots using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Square and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Post to a Slack channel when a new Square payment is created
Workflow diagram: Square + Slack integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Square

Square

Any new payment in Square

This Trigger fires every time a new payment posts to your Square Merchant account.

Then this action happens in Slack

Slack

Post to channel in Slack

This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Post to a Slack channel when a new Square payment is created.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Square and Slack to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Square to IFTTT.

    Connect Square to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Square account, using Square credentials.

  • Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Connect Slack to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Square

    Set up a Trigger action for Square

    Choose the following trigger: Any new payment (This Trigger fires every time a new payment posts to your Square Merchant account.).

  • Then set up an Action for Slack

    Then set up an Action for Slack

    Choose this action: Post to channel (This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Square and Slack.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will Post to a Slack channel when a new Square payment is created!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Slack

    New message in channels (instant)

    New message in channels (instant)

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    triggerbypipedream
  • Slack

    New message posted to channel

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New saved message

    Triggers when you save a message.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New pushed message

    Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Slack

    New user

    Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.

    zapierpabbly-connectalbato
    triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbato
  • Slack

    New mention

    Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Square

    Create customer

    Creates a customer.

    zapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedreamalbato
    actionbyzapierintegratelypabbly-connectpipedreamalbato
  • Square

    Update customer

    Updates a customer.

    zapieralbato
    actionbyzapieralbato
  • Square

    Change inventory

    Adjusts an inventory or changes its physical count.

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Square

    Create paid order

    Creates an externally paid and completed order.

    zapierintegrately
    actionbyzapierintegrately
  • Square

    Add customer to group

    Adds a customer to a group.

    zapierintegratelyalbato
    actionbyzapierintegratelyalbato
  • Square

    Create a customer

    Creates a new customer.

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    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Square

Square

Payment Processing

Payment processing solutions for businesses of all sizes

Square offers a complete suite of tools to help businesses of all sizes accept multiple payment options, manage inventory, and track sales in real-time. With Square, customers can easily pay using credit cards, chip cards, and contactless payments.

Slack

Slack

Team Chat

A cloud-based platform for team communication and collaboration

Slack is the go-to platform for modern teams seeking seamless communication and collaboration. With everything in one easily searchable place, including channels, integrations, and tools, Slack keeps your team aligned and productive.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.