How to Integrate Slack with Gmail

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to connect Gmail to your Slack workspace in minutes.

Quick summary

The Slack Gmail integration lets you receive email notifications directly inside Slack by installing the Gmail app from the Slack App Directory and granting the required Google account permissions.

Steps

Click on the '+Add apps' section in the Slack sidebar to open the app directory.
In the app search bar, search for Gmail and click 'Add' to begin the installation.
Click 'Add to Slack' to start connecting the Gmail app to your workspace.
Click 'Install' to confirm and install the Gmail app in Slack.
Select the Google account you want to link to Slack.
Sign in to your Gmail account and click 'Continue' to grant the necessary permissions.
Click 'Allow' to authorize the required Gmail permissions and complete the integration.
Your Slack and Gmail integration is now active, enabling seamless email notifications and improved team communication.

📌 Why this matters

Integrating Slack with Gmail bridges the gap between email and team messaging, allowing users to receive Gmail notifications and take action on emails without ever leaving Slack. This Slack Gmail integration eliminates context-switching, helping teams respond faster and manage email-driven workflows more efficiently. For organizations already relying on Slack for internal communication, connecting Gmail creates a centralized hub where email updates surface in real time alongside team conversations. The result is improved productivity, faster response times, and a more streamlined approach to email and team collaboration.

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