How Integrate Slack with Google Drive

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to connect Google Drive to your Slack workspace.

Quick summary

This demo walks you through integrating Slack with Google Drive so your team can share and manage files directly inside Slack without switching between apps.

Steps

Go to your Slack workspace and click on the '+Add apps' section in the sidebar.
Search for and select 'Google Drive' from the app directory.
Click 'Add to Slack' to begin the installation process.
Select 'Allow' to grant Google Drive access to your Slack workspace.
Click 'Allow' again to authorize the app to access your Slack workspace.
Your Slack and Google Drive integration is now complete and ready to use.
You can now share files, manage documents, and collaborate seamlessly within your Slack workspace using Google Drive.

📌 Why this matters

Integrating Slack with Google Drive eliminates the friction of switching between communication and file management tools, allowing teams to share, preview, and collaborate on Google Drive files directly inside Slack channels. This integration streamlines workflows by keeping file activity and team conversations in one place, reducing context-switching and boosting productivity. For teams already using both platforms, connecting Slack and Google Drive is one of the fastest ways to improve day-to-day collaboration and file visibility across the organization.

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