An automated workflow using ifttt
Connects Facebook Pages + Slack
Facebook page posts to Slack
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Facebook Pages and Slack
It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt 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
Facebook Pages and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:
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How it works?
When this trigger fires in Facebook Pages
New status message on page in Facebook Pages
This Trigger fires every time you create a new status message on your Facebook Page.
Then this action happens in 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 Facebook page posts to Slack.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Facebook Pages and Slack to IFTTT.
Create IFTTT account.
Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.
Connect Facebook Pages to IFTTT.
Give IFTTT access to your Facebook Pages account, using Facebook Pages credentials.
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 Facebook Pages
Choose the following trigger: New status message on page (This Trigger fires every time you create a new status message on your Facebook Page.).
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
Configure the data that is exchanged between Facebook Pages 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 Facebook page posts to Slack!
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New message in channels (instant)
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triggerbyzapierNew saved message
Triggers when you save a message.
triggerbyzapierNew pushed message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
triggerbyzapierNew user
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
triggerbyzapierpabbly-connectalbatoNew mention
Triggers when a username or highlight word is mentioned in a public #channel.
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Create page post
Create a new page "stream" post on a page.
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectCreate a link post
This Action will create a new link post on your Facebook Page wall.
actionbyiftttCreate page photo
Uploads a photo to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.
actionbyzapierpabbly-connectCreate a status message
This Action will create a new plain text status message on your Facebook Page.
actionbyiftttUpload a photo from url
This Action will upload a new photo, from the given URL, to a Facebook Page album you specify.
actionbyiftttCreate page video
Uploads a video to your Facebook Page and posts it to the stream.
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Apps you need
Facebook Pages
Facebook Pages allows businesses to attract and with the audiences on Facebook
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.
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