How to enable Power-Ups on Trello boards

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

To enable power-ups on a Trello board, open your board, click the Show menu button, select Power-Ups, and choose from available integrations. You can add up to 10 power-ups per board depending on your plan.

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Prerequisites

Active Trello account
Access to the board where you want to enable power-ups
Board admin or owner permissions
Understanding of your Trello plan limitations

Step-by-Step Instructions

Open your Trello board

Navigate to the Trello board where you want to enable power-ups. Make sure you have admin or owner permissions for this board, as only these roles can manage power-ups.

If you don't see power-up options later, check your board permissions in the board settings.

Access the board menu

Look for the Show menu button on the right side of your board. It appears as three horizontal dots or lines. Click this button to open the board's sidebar menu.

Navigate to Power-Ups section

In the board menu sidebar, scroll down and click on Power-Ups. This will open the Power-Ups directory where you can browse and manage all available integrations for your board.

The Power-Ups section may show a number indicating how many power-ups are currently enabled on your board.

Browse available power-ups

You'll see a list of available power-ups organized by categories like Made by Trello, Developer Tools, Communication, and others. Use the search bar at the top to find specific power-ups, or browse through categories to discover new ones.

Popular power-ups include Calendar, Butler automation, Google Drive, and Slack integrations.

Select and enable a power-up

Click on the power-up you want to enable. This will open a detailed view showing the power-up's features and permissions. Click the Enable or Add button to activate it on your board.

Read the permissions carefully before enabling, as some power-ups require access to your board data.

Configure power-up settings

After enabling, many power-ups will prompt you to configure settings or authenticate with external services. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Some power-ups may require you to connect your accounts (like Google, Slack, or GitHub).

You can always modify power-up settings later by returning to the Power-Ups menu and clicking on the enabled power-up.

Verify power-up activation

Return to your board view to confirm the power-up is working. Look for new buttons, menu options, or features that the power-up provides. Many power-ups add buttons to cards or new options in the board menu.

Some power-ups may take a few minutes to fully activate and display their features.

Manage enabled power-ups

To manage your power-ups, return to Show menu > Power-Ups. Here you can see all enabled power-ups, disable them by clicking the gear icon next to each one, or add additional power-ups up to your plan's limit.

Free Trello accounts can enable up to 1 power-up per board, while paid plans allow up to 10 power-ups per board.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Power-Ups option is missing from the board menu

Ensure you have admin or owner permissions on the board. Only board administrators can manage power-ups. Contact the board owner to grant you the necessary permissions.

Cannot enable more power-ups due to plan limitations

Free Trello accounts are limited to 1 power-up per board. Upgrade to Trello Standard or higher to enable up to 10 power-ups per board, or disable existing power-ups to make room for new ones.

Power-up features not appearing after enabling

Try refreshing your browser or the Trello app. Some power-ups require additional authentication or configuration steps. Return to Power-Ups menu and click on the enabled power-up to complete setup.

Power-up authentication or connection errors

Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try reconnecting the power-up. Ensure you're using the correct credentials for the external service. Some power-ups may require admin permissions on the connected service as well.

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