This automation scenario allows you to connect Gmail 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.
Gmail and Slack can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Gmail
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Then this action happens in Slack
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Get new email notifications in Slack (containing subject, snippet, sender and link to email) [Business Gmail Accounts Only].
Part I
First, we need to connect Gmail and Slack to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Gmail to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Gmail account, using Gmail credentials.
Connect Slack to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Slack account, using Slack credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Gmail
Choose the following trigger: New Email (Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.).
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
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Gmail 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 Get new email notifications in Slack (containing subject, snippet, sender and link to email) [Business Gmail Accounts Only]!
Triggers when a new e-mail appears in the specified mailbox.
Triggers when you receive a new email that matches a search string you provide.
Triggers when you label an email.
Triggers when you receive a new attachment (triggers once per attachment).
Triggers when a new email is received to be processed according to specified criteria.
Triggers when you receive a new email and star it within two days.
Post a new message to a specific #channel you choose. Can also schedule a message for later.
Send a direct message to a user or yourself from the Slackbot. Can also schedule a message for later.
Send a message to specified User as Slackbot
Send message to a public channel
Send message to a private channel
Build and send a block kit message (beta)
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