How to integrate with Slack on Monday.com

intermediate 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Integrating Monday.com with Slack allows you to receive board updates and notifications directly in your Slack channels. This integration enables real-time collaboration by automatically posting item updates, status changes, and comments from Monday.com boards to designated Slack channels.

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Prerequisites

Active Monday.com account with admin permissions
Slack workspace with admin access
Understanding of Monday.com board structure
Basic knowledge of Slack channels and notifications

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access the Integrations Center

Navigate to your Monday.com workspace and click on your profile picture in the top right corner. Select Admin from the dropdown menu, then click on Integrations in the left sidebar. You can also access integrations directly from any board by clicking the Integrate button in the top menu bar.

If you don't see the Admin option, contact your workspace administrator to grant you the necessary permissions.

Find and Select Slack Integration

In the Integrations Center, use the search bar to find Slack or scroll through the available integrations. Click on the Slack integration tile. You'll see different integration options like Send notifications to Slack and Create items from Slack messages. Choose the integration type that matches your needs.

Start with basic notifications before setting up more complex integrations to ensure everything works correctly.

Authenticate with Slack

Click Connect to Slack and you'll be redirected to Slack's authorization page. Sign in to your Slack workspace if prompted. Review the permissions that Monday.com is requesting, which typically include posting messages and reading channel information. Click Allow to authorize the connection between Monday.com and Slack.

Make sure you're signing into the correct Slack workspace if you belong to multiple workspaces.

Configure Board-Level Integration

Return to Monday.com and navigate to the specific board you want to integrate with Slack. Click the Integrate button in the top menu, then select Slack from the integration options. Choose your integration recipe, such as When status changes, send notification to Slack. Configure the trigger conditions and select the target Slack channel where notifications should be sent.

Create dedicated Slack channels for Monday.com notifications to avoid cluttering general channels.

Customize Notification Settings

In the integration setup window, customize what information gets sent to Slack. You can choose to include item names, status changes, due dates, assignees, and comments. Set up filters to only send notifications for specific statuses, groups, or people. Configure the message format and frequency to match your team's preferences.

Use filters wisely to prevent notification overload - focus on critical status changes and high-priority items.

Set Up Bidirectional Communication

To enable creating Monday.com items from Slack, go back to the Integrations Center and select Create item from Slack. Install the Monday.com Slack app in your workspace by clicking Add to Slack. In Slack, use the command /monday create to create items directly from Slack messages or conversations.

Train your team on the Slack commands to maximize the integration's effectiveness.

Test and Verify the Integration

Create a test item on your Monday.com board and change its status to verify that notifications are being sent to the correct Slack channel. Check that the notification format and content match your expectations. Test the bidirectional functionality by creating an item from Slack using /monday create and confirm it appears in your Monday.com board.

Perform tests during off-hours to avoid confusion among team members.

Manage Multiple Board Integrations

To add more boards to your Slack integration, repeat the configuration process for each board. You can send different boards to different Slack channels based on team structure or project requirements. Use the Integrations section in your board settings to view and manage all active integrations for that specific board.

Document which boards send notifications to which Slack channels to help team members know where to expect updates.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Slack notifications are not appearing in the designated channel

Verify that the Monday.com bot has been added to the target Slack channel. Go to the channel, type @Monday.com and invite the bot to the channel. Also check that the integration is active in your Monday.com board settings and that your trigger conditions are properly configured.

Unable to authorize Slack connection

Ensure you have admin permissions in both Monday.com and Slack. Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try the authorization process again. If the issue persists, contact your Slack workspace admin to verify that third-party app installations are enabled in your workspace settings.

Too many notifications flooding Slack channels

Edit your integration settings to add more specific filters. Go to your board's Integrations section, click on the Slack integration, and add filters for specific statuses, people, or groups. Consider creating separate channels for different types of notifications to better organize the information flow.

Slack commands not working for creating Monday.com items

Reinstall the Monday.com Slack app by going to your Slack workspace's App Directory and searching for Monday.com. Make sure you're using the correct syntax: /monday create [item name]. Verify that you have the necessary permissions to create items in the connected Monday.com boards.

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