An automated workflow using zapier
Connects Cognito Forms + Slack
Send Slack messages for new entries on Cognito Forms
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Cognito Forms and Slack
It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated scripts 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.
Categories
Cognito Forms and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Cognito Forms
New Entry in Cognito Forms
Triggers when someone fills out your form.
Then this action happens in Slack
Send Channel Message in Slack
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Send Slack messages for new entries on Cognito Forms.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Cognito Forms and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Cognito Forms to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Cognito Forms account, using Cognito Forms credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier 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 Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Cognito Forms
Choose the following trigger: New Entry (Triggers when someone fills out your form.).
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.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Cognito Forms and Slack.
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 Send Slack messages for new entries on Cognito Forms!
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