How to Connect Gmail to Slack Using Pabbly Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to connect Gmail to Slack and create an automatic email feed using Pabbly Connect. Follow this detailed tutorial for seamless integration. Develop expertise in application integration and learn how to design streamlined automation workflows using proven, simplified approaches.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Gmail and Slack Integration

To connect Gmail to Slack, we will use Pabbly Connect as our integration platform. Start by visiting the Pabbly website and navigating to the Pabbly Connect section. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one for free in just a few minutes.

Once logged in, you will be directed to the Pabbly Connect dashboard. Here, you can create a new workflow to set up the integration. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button at the top right corner, which will prompt you to name your workflow. For example, you can name it ‘Gmail to Slack’.

2. Setting Up Email Parser in Pabbly Connect

In this step, we will configure the Email Parser by Pabbly, which is essential for extracting email data. Select ‘Email Parser by Pabbly’ as your trigger app. This unique feature allows you to parse incoming emails and extract relevant data to send to Slack. using Pabbly Connect

• Choose ‘Email Parser by Pabbly’ as the trigger app.
• Copy the unique email address provided by Pabbly Connect.
• Send a test email to this address to capture the data.

After sending the test email, return to Pabbly Connect to see the data captured from the email. This data includes the sender’s email address, subject, and body text. This step is crucial as it ensures that Pabbly Connect is receiving the correct information from Gmail.

3. Configuring Gmail Settings for Forwarding Emails

Next, we need to configure Gmail settings to ensure that emails sent to the unique email address are forwarded to the Email Parser. Go to your Gmail settings by clicking on the gear icon and selecting ‘See all settings’. using Pabbly Connect

Under the ‘Filters and Blocked Addresses’ tab, create a new filter. Paste the unique email address from Pabbly Connect into the filter. Then, choose to forward emails to this address. Make sure to verify the forwarding address by checking for a confirmation email sent by Pabbly Connect.

• Click on ‘Create new filter’ in Gmail settings.
• Add the unique email address from Pabbly Connect.
• Select ‘Forward it to’ and paste the same address.

After verifying the forwarding address, save the changes. This will ensure that any email sent to the unique address will be processed by Pabbly Connect, allowing for seamless integration with Slack.

4. Integrating Slack with Pabbly Connect

Now, we will set up Slack as the action app in Pabbly Connect. In the action step, select Slack and choose the action event as ‘Send Channel Message without Image’. This will allow you to send notifications to a specific Slack channel whenever an email is received. using Pabbly Connect

Connect your Slack account by clicking on ‘Connect with Slack’. Authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Slack workspace. Once connected, select the channel where you want to send the notifications. You can create a new channel if needed and refresh the list to see it in the dropdown.

Select the Slack channel for notifications. Compose the message to include the sender’s name, email, subject, and body. Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to test the integration.

After saving, check your Slack channel for the test notification. This confirms that Pabbly Connect is successfully sending email notifications from Gmail to Slack, enabling you to stay updated on important messages.

5. Testing the Integration Between Gmail and Slack

Finally, it’s time to test the entire integration. Send a test email from any Gmail account to the unique email address configured in Pabbly Connect. This email should trigger the workflow and send a notification to your selected Slack channel.

Once the email is sent, return to Pabbly Connect to see if the data has been captured correctly. You should see the details of the email, including the sender’s name, email address, subject, and body, displayed in the Pabbly Connect interface.

Send a test email to the unique Pabbly Connect address. Check if the email details appear in Pabbly Connect. Verify the message is received in Slack.

If everything works as expected, you have successfully set up an automatic email feed from Gmail to Slack using Pabbly Connect. This integration will help streamline your communication and keep your team informed.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to connect Gmail to Slack using Pabbly Connect to create an automatic email feed. By following these steps, you can ensure that important emails are seamlessly sent to your Slack channel, enhancing communication efficiency in your team.