Skip to main content

Make Waves ’26 Step into AI’s glass box. Prague, 19–20 Oct.

Register now (opens in a new tab)
Gmail
Slack

Connect Gmail and Slack integrations

Boost productivity with Gmail and Slack integration. Automate tasks for seamless communication. Discover popular workflows!

Get started free

Create a custom workflow

Effortlessly connect Gmail and Slack through the Make platform to supercharge your workflows, enhance productivity, and keep your team updated in real-time—no manual work required.

Create a custom workflow

Every automation starts with a trigger and an action. Select one from each app to generate a workflow tailored to your needs.

Gmail
Trigger: Watch emails
Slack
Action: Select an action
1. Select a trigger

  • Triggers when a new email is received in your mailbox.

2. Select an action

  • Adds a reaction to a message.

  • Adds a star to a channel.

  • Archives a channel.

  • Creates a channel.

  • Creates a reminder.

  • Deletes a file.

  • Removes a message.

  • Edits a message.

  • Returns details about a channel.

  • Returns details about a file.

  • Returns a message with a given ID from a specified private channel.

  • Returns a message with a given ID from a specified public channel.

  • Returns details about a member of a workspace.

  • Invites 1-30 users to a public or private channel.

  • Joins to an existing channel.

  • Removes a user from a channel.

  • Leaves a channel.

  • Performs an arbitrary authorized API call.

  • Pins a message to a channel.

  • Removes a reaction from a message.

  • Removes a star from a channel.

  • Removes a saved item.

  • Adds an Item to saved items.

  • Schedules a message to be sent to a channel.

  • Sends a file message.

  • Sends a message.

  • Update a user's current status.

  • Changes the purpose of a channel.

  • Changes the topic of a channel.

  • Unarchives a channel.

  • Unpins a message from a channel.

  • Creates or uploads a file.

Select a trigger and an action

Create workflow (opens in a new tab)

Triggers and actions

Unlock the potential of your everyday tools by seamlessly integrating and automating your applications with the Make platform. Effortlessly connect Slack and Gmail to create powerful workflows that enhance productivity and streamline your communication processes. Imagine receiving a new email in Slack and automatically sending a notification to your Gmail channel, keeping your team updated in real-time—all without lifting a finger. Whether you aim to improve task management, boost team collaboration, or simply reduce manual work, integrating Slack and Gmail through Make is the key.

Add a Reaction
Adds a reaction to a message.
Action
Add a Star
Adds a star to a channel.
Action
Archive a Channel
Archives a channel.
Action
Copy an email
Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.
Action
Create a Channel
Creates a channel.
Action
Create a draft email
Creates a new draft email.
Action
Create a Reminder
Creates a reminder.
Action
Delete a File
Deletes a file.
Action
Delete a Message
Removes a message.
Action
Load more

How to set up Gmail and Slack in 5 easy steps

Date

·

Duration

Step 1

Log in to Your Make Account

Start by logging in to your Make account to manage your connections easily.

Date

·

Duration

Step 2

Connect Gmail

Add a Gmail module in your Make scenario and authenticate your Google account to connect it.

Date

·

Duration

Step 3

Connect Slack

Add a Slack module in your scenario and authenticate your Slack account to establish the connection.

Date

·

Duration

Step 4

Confirm Connections

Ensure both Gmail and Slack are successfully connected in your Make scenario.

Date

·

Duration

Step 5

Automate Tasks

Edit your scenario and add more modules for Gmail and Slack to set up automation workflows.

Boost Your Productivity: Integrate Gmail and Slack for Seamless Communication

Integrate Gmail and Slack with Make to streamline communication, automate notifications, manage workflows, and save time by reducing manual tasks and improving team productivity.

Date

·

Duration

Enhanced Team Communication

Automatically share summarized emails on Slack for better communication and productivity.

Date

·

Duration

Automated Criteria-based Notifications

Receive instant Slack notifications for Gmail emails that match specified criteria, keeping you informed effortlessly.

Date

·

Duration

Efficient Workflow Management

Streamline resume data extraction and notifications from Gmail to Slack, enhancing recruitment processes.

Date

·

Duration

Unified Notification System

Consolidate email and Slack notifications for new Airtable records, ensuring you never miss important updates.

Popular Gmail and Slack workflows

Connect Gmail and Slack with Make. Automate manual tasks, sync real-time data, and build more efficient workflows.

AI

Summarize emails with Gmail and OpenAI then send it on Slack

Leverage OpenAI technology to simplify email content, enabling quick overviews and easy sharing with your team on Slack for better communication and improved productivity.

Summarize emails with Gmail and OpenAI then send it on Slack
Use template
App Families

Send Slack messages for new Gmail emails matching specified criteria

Every time you receive a Gmail email matching specified criteria Make will automatically post it on Slack.

Send Slack messages for new Gmail emails matching specified criteria
Use template
AI

Summarize emails with Gmail and Make AI Tools then send it on Slack

Use this automation to simplify email content, enabling quick overviews and easy sharing with your team on Slack for better communication and improved productivity with Make AI Tools. Please note: While in open beta, Make AI Tools has a 10m input and 10m output token limit.

Summarize emails with Gmail and Make AI Tools then send it on Slack
Use template
Load more

Support

FAQs

Everything you need to know about Make. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Please chat to our team.

Integrating Gmail with Slack using Make can significantly streamline your communication workflows. You can automatically receive Slack notifications for important emails, create Slack channels based on specific email subjects, or even convert emails into Slack threads for team discussions. This seamless integration ensures you stay updated and your team remains coordinated without needing to switch between apps frequently.

Setting up the integration between Gmail and Slack on Make is designed to be user-friendly and straightforward. The platform provides step-by-step guides and templates to help you connect your apps without requiring extensive technical knowledge. You can automate workflows in a few clicks, allowing you to focus more on productivity than setup.

By integrating Gmail with Slack using Make, you can unlock unique features such as real-time email alerts in Slack, automated response actions, and centralized communication. For example, you can configure Make to automatically create Slack tasks for emails from specific clients or partners. Such integration can help you maintain a high level of responsiveness and organization.

Make's integration can substantially enhance your team's productivity by automating repetitive tasks and enabling faster information flow. For instance, emails from key contacts can trigger immediate Slack notifications, ensuring prompt responses. Additionally, integrating project management tools like ClickUp into this workflow can automate task creation based on emails, allowing your team to track and manage projects more effectively.