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1. Choose trigger event
Slack
Slack
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Event" from Instantly.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reaction" in Slack.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Users
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Title
Content
Channel ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Send Multi Message
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_edit_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Content Type
Reply Broadcast
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
Zap_id
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Topic
Required
Topic set by
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status Text
Status Emoji
Expiration Time
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Query
Required
Sort By
Sort Direction
Include Bot Messages in Search Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
ID
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Username
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email accounts
Required
Tag
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Email or domain
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Tag Label
Required
Tag Description
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Email accounts
Required
Tag
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Campaign
Required
Email address
Required
New Status
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Scheduled As
Required
Scheduled Message ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel
Required
Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
Message Text
Required
Send as a bot?
Bot Name
Bot Icon
Include a link to this automation?
Attach Image by URL
Auto-Expand Links?
Link Usernames and Channel Names?
Schedule At
File
Thread
Send Channel Message?
Zap_id
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Allowed_delete_copy
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Posted By
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Canvas ID
Required
Operation
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Channel Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Status_copy
Approval request message
Required
Send message as
Required
Approval type
Required
Zap_id
Include a link to this automation?
Approve button URL
Approve button label
Add decline button
Add details button
Require confirmation
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
Display Name
User
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Conversation ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message ID (ts)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Conversation ID
Required
Message TS (ID)
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Email
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Full Name
Required
Return Raw Results?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Instantly and Slack actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.
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Expose Instantly and Slack actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.
Example actions on this page
Add Tags to Accounts
Add Reaction
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Practical ways you can use Instantly and Slack
Get Slack alerts for key Instantly events
When a key event happens in Instantly—such as a new reply, email send, bounce, or lead unsubscribe—Zapier can send a real-time alert to a designated Slack channel. This keeps business owners informed of campaign activity, enabling quicker decision-making and better oversight.
When a lead's status is updated in Instantly—like moving from 'cold' to 'interested'—Zapier can send a Slack notification to your marketing team. This provides immediate updates on lead progress, ensuring marketing campaigns can adapt promptly to active opportunities.
Get notified about Instantly email bounces in Slack
When an email bounces in Instantly, Zapier can send an automatic Slack message to your team, highlighting the issue. This ensures sales ops can take quicker corrective action to maintain outreach efficiency and improve email deliverability rates.
Learn how to automate Instantly on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Instantly + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Instantly and Slack
Can I create a Slack message whenever an email is sent via Instantly?
Yes, you can set up a trigger in our system that activates whenever an email is sent through Instantly. This trigger can be paired with an action to post a message in a designated Slack channel, keeping your team informed instantly.
How do I get notified in Slack when there is a new lead in Instantly?
You can create a workflow where the trigger is the addition of a new lead in Instantly. Once triggered, our integration will send a notification directly to your chosen Slack channel, ensuring that you never miss an important lead update.
Is it possible to add Slack users to an email campaign list automatically from Instantly?
While direct user additions from Slack to an Instantly campaign list aren't typically automated within this integration, you can export user information from Slack and then import it into your Instantly campaign list efficiently.
What happens if I encounter issues with the Instantly and Slack integration?
We recommend checking our troubleshooting guide that addresses common issues. If the problem persists, contact our support team for assistance. We are here to ensure smooth operation of your integrations.
Can I customize the content of messages posted to Slack from Instantly?
Yes, when setting up an action to post messages on Slack via our integration, you have full control over the message content. You can include dynamic data such as recipient details or specific campaign metrics within these messages.
Are there limitations on how often I can trigger actions between Instantly and Slack?
The frequency of triggers depends on your plan's limitations. Review your plan details or contact us for information around any rate limits that might apply when using triggers and actions between Instantly and Slack.
Can I receive notifications in multiple Slack channels for different events in Instantly?
Absolutely! You can configure different triggers for various events within Instantly, each directing notifications to specific Slack channels based on your requirements. This allows tailored communication across multiple teams or projects.
About Instantly
Instantly is an email automation platform that helps scale outreach campaigns.
Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
