Get Slack notifications for new Box files

First, we need to connect Box and Slack to Zapier.

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  Create Zapier account.

  Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

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  Connect Box to Zapier.

  Give Zapier access to your Box account, using Box credentials.

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  Connect Slack to Zapier.

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

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

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  Set up a Trigger action for Box

  Choose the following trigger: New File (Triggers when you add a new file to a folder.).

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  Then set up an Action for Slack

  Choose this action: Send Channel Message (Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.).

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

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  Customize data flow

  Configure the data that is exchanged between Box and Slack.

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  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 Get Slack notifications for new Box files!