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Connect Slack and Gmail integrations

Discover the Top Benefits of Integrating Slack and Gmail: Automatic Summarization, Real-Time Alerts, and Boosted Team Collaboration! Enhance productivity and streamline communication with ease.

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Create a custom workflow

Seamlessly integrate Slack and Gmail with Make to automate your workflows, ensuring critical communications are never missed and your team stays effortlessly connected. Boost productivity by transforming notifications into actions with just a few clicks.

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.

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

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new file is added.

  • Triggers when a new interactive event has arrived.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a multiparty direct message channel.

  • Triggers when a new message or another event is created.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a private channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is added to a public channel.

  • Triggers when a new message is scheduled.

  • Triggers when a new user is added or an existing user has changed. Only emit the latest change since the last scenario run.

2. Select an action

  • Copies an email or a draft into a selected folder.

  • Creates a new draft email.

  • Deletes an email by moving it to trash.

  • Gets a specific email info.

  • Sends a custom API call to Gmail. You can use this to call endpoints that aren’t covered by existing modules.

  • Marks an email or a draft as read by setting the "Read" flag.

  • Marks an email or a draft as unread by setting the "Unread" flag.

  • Moves the chosen email or a draft to the selected folder.

  • Replies to the specified email.

  • Sends a draft email.

  • Sends a new email.

  • Updates labels on the specified email message.

Select a trigger and an action

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Triggers and actions

Experience the power of integration with Make, enabling seamless workflows between Gmail and Slack. Notifications from Gmail can automatically trigger emails through Slack, ensuring important communications are never missed. Connect Gmail as a trigger and Slack as an action to streamline your workflow, keeping your team effortlessly in the loop. Try Make today to integrate Gmail and Slack, and supercharge your productivity with automated processes.

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
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How to set up Slack and Gmail in 5 easy steps

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Step 1

Log in to Make

Start by logging into your Make account to access and set up your scenarios.

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Add a Slack Module

Add a Slack module to your scenario to integrate Slack with Make.

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Authenticate Slack

Sign in with your Slack account and grant Make the necessary permissions.

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Enable Gmail API

In Google Cloud Console, enable the Gmail API for your project.

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Connect Gmail to Make

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

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Automatically summarize Gmail emails using OpenAI and share insights on Slack.

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Real-Time Email Alerts

Receive instant notifications on Slack for Gmail emails that match specific criteria.

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Efficient Resume Processing

Extract data from resumes received on Gmail and notify your team via Slack in real-time.

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Combined Notifications

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FAQs

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By integrating Slack with Gmail using Make, you can automate communication and streamline workflows between your email and team collaboration tools. For example, you can automatically send Slack notifications when you receive important emails or create new Gmail messages based on Slack channel activity. This saves time and ensures that crucial information is communicated promptly and efficiently.

Setting up integrations between Slack and Gmail on Make is straightforward. Make offers a user-friendly interface where you can connect your apps with just a few clicks. You can use pre-built templates or customize your workflows to fit your specific needs without any coding knowledge. This ease of use ensures that you can quickly establish useful automations.

Yes, with Make, you can integrate a wide range of applications with Slack and Gmail. Apps like Google Drive, Airtable, ClickUp, and Telegram Bot are just a few examples. This flexibility allows you to create comprehensive workflows that connect multiple tools and streamline your business processes, making your operations more efficient and productive.

Using Make, you can create several automated workflows by integrating Slack and Gmail. For instance, you can set up a workflow to post a Slack message in a specific channel whenever you receive an email from a key contact in Gmail. Conversely, you can trigger an email notification to your team via Gmail when there is a new activity or message in a specific Slack channel. These automations help keep your team in sync and ensure that no important updates are missed.