How to Integrate Slack with Acuity Scheduling

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Slack with Acuity Scheduling using a Zapier automation, so that Slack activity automatically triggers blocked time in your Acuity calendar. By connecting both apps through a Zap, teams can eliminate manual scheduling updates and keep availability in sync without extra effort.

Steps

1. Click 'Create' and select 'Zap' to start a new automation in Zapier.
2. Click 'Trigger' to begin configuring the trigger step of your Zap.
3. Search and select 'Slack' as the trigger app.
4. Choose a trigger event based on your specific requirements.
5. Log in and authorize Zapier to access your Slack account.
6. Click 'Test trigger' to pull sample data from Slack and verify the setup is correct.
7. Set 'Acuity Scheduling' as the action app in your Zap.
8. Select the event for your Acuity Scheduling action.
9. Click 'Continue' to connect your Acuity Scheduling account.
10. Provide your email address and click 'Next' to proceed with account authorization.
11. Select an Acuity Scheduling account to continue the connection.
12. Select 'Allow Access' to grant Zapier permission to access Acuity Scheduling.
13. Customize the block off time details to send, including appointment time, client name, and location.
14. Test the action to confirm it sends the correct block to Acuity Scheduling.
15. Select 'Rename' to give your Zap a descriptive name.
16. Click 'Publish' to turn on your Zap and enable the integration.