How to Connect Slack to n8n (2025) (Step-by-Step)
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Summary of Slack Event Connection Tutorial
- Create Slack Workspace
- Set a name for the workspace.
- Create first channel.
- Start with free version.
- Add Apps
- Go to Apps section, click on ‘Add apps’.
- Browse apps to create a new app or visit api.slack.com/apps.
- Click on ‘Create new app’.
- Configure App
- Assign app to the created workspace and name it.
- Focus on two main features: trigger for listening and sending messages.
- Set Up Permissions
- Create new credentials using OAuth 2.0 to connect app to Slack.
- Set required permissions (e.g.,
app_mentions:read,channels:read, etc.).- Install the App
- Install the app to your workspace.
- Copy bot user OAuth token for verification.
- Test Sending Messages
- Invite the app to the channel to start sending messages.
- Send a test message.
- Set Up Webhook
- Copy webhook from the app configuration.
- Enable events and paste the webhook into event subscription section.
- Trigger Configuration
- Choose an event for triggering (e.g., app mention).
- Test by sending a message to the app in Slack.
- Final Testing
- Set up a live test to ensure complete functionality.
- Replace webhook with production URL when deploying the workflow.
This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect Slack to events effectively.