How to integrate with Slack and Gmail on Loom

intermediate 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Integrate Loom with Slack and Gmail by accessing the integrations section in your Loom settings and authorizing both applications. This allows you to share Loom videos directly in Slack channels and Gmail emails with embedded previews.

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Prerequisites

Active Loom account
Admin access to Slack workspace
Gmail account with necessary permissions
Browser with pop-up blocking disabled

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access Loom Integration Settings

Log into your Loom account and click on your profile avatar in the top right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu, then navigate to the Integrations tab in the left sidebar.

Make sure you're logged into the correct Loom workspace if you have multiple accounts

Connect Slack Integration

In the integrations panel, locate the Slack option and click Connect to Slack. You'll be redirected to Slack's authorization page where you need to select your workspace and click Allow to grant permissions.

If you don't see your workspace, make sure you're logged into Slack in the same browser

Configure Slack Sharing Preferences

After authorization, return to Loom and configure your Slack sharing settings. Toggle on Auto-share to Slack if desired, and select default channels or users for automatic sharing. Click Save Settings to apply changes.

Set Up Gmail Integration

Back in the integrations section, find Gmail and click Connect to Gmail. Authorize Loom to access your Gmail account by clicking Allow when prompted by Google's OAuth screen.

Ensure you're logged into the correct Gmail account before authorizing

Configure Gmail Embedding Options

Once connected, set your Gmail preferences by enabling Rich email previews and Auto-embed thumbnails. Choose your default video privacy settings for Gmail shares and click Update Preferences.

Rich previews work best with business Gmail accounts

Test Slack Integration

Create a test Loom recording and click the Share button. Select Slack from the sharing options, choose a channel or direct message, add a message, and click Send to Slack to verify the integration works properly.

Test in a private channel or DM first to avoid spamming your team

Test Gmail Integration

From the same video's share menu, click Email and then Gmail. Compose your email with the embedded Loom video, add recipients, and send. Verify that the recipient sees the video thumbnail and can play it directly from the email.

Send a test email to yourself first to check how the embed appears

Set Up Browser Extensions

Install the Loom browser extension for Chrome or Firefox to enable quick sharing. Once installed, you'll see Slack and Gmail options directly in the extension's share menu, making it easier to share videos without visiting the Loom website.

Pin the Loom extension to your browser toolbar for quick access

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Slack integration shows 'Authorization Failed' error

Clear your browser cookies for both Loom and Slack, then try reconnecting. Ensure you have admin permissions in your Slack workspace or contact your Slack admin to approve the Loom app integration.

Gmail emails show broken video thumbnails

Check that your Loom video privacy settings allow external viewing. Go to Video Settings > Privacy and ensure it's set to Anyone with the link or Public rather than Private.

Videos not appearing in Slack previews

Verify that your Slack workspace allows link previews by going to Slack Settings > Permissions > Link Previews and ensuring Loom is in the approved domains list.

Browser extension not showing integration options

Refresh the extension by going to chrome://extensions, finding Loom, and clicking the refresh icon. If issues persist, uninstall and reinstall the extension, then reconnect your integrations.

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