How to Integrate Slack with Box

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to connect Box directly inside your Slack workspace.

Quick summary

The Slack and Box integration lets teams share and collaborate on files stored in Box without leaving Slack. Setting it up takes just a few steps through Slack's Add apps menu and a single authorization click.

Steps

Click on the '+Add apps' section in the left sidebar of your Slack workspace.
In the search bar, type 'Box' and select the Box app from the results.
Click the 'Add to Slack' button to be redirected to the Box app page.
Select 'Allow' to grant Box access to your Slack workspace.
Check your Box account to confirm that Slack has been added successfully.
Your Slack and Box integration is complete — your team can now share and work on files stored in Box directly from Slack.

📌 Why this matters

Integrating Slack with Box allows teams to access, share, and collaborate on cloud-stored files directly within their Slack channels, eliminating the need to switch between apps. This Slack-Box integration streamlines file sharing workflows, reduces context-switching, and keeps all collaboration in one place. For teams that rely on Box for secure file storage and Slack for daily communication, connecting the two tools can significantly improve productivity and reduce friction in document-heavy workflows.

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