Sync ClickUp activity with Slack channels

Connecting ClickUp with Slack lets your team see important task activity directly in Slack channels, so everyone can stay aligned without constantly switching apps.

This guide explains how to set up the integration, choose what activity is synced, and manage the connection between ClickUp and Slack workspaces.

Requirements to connect ClickUp and Slack

Before you sync activity, make sure your workspaces in both tools are ready.

• You must have a Slack workspace and the Slack app installed.
• You must have a ClickUp Workspace with at least one Space, Folder, and List.
• You need permission to add apps in Slack.
• You need permission to manage integrations or apps in ClickUp.

Once these requirements are met, you can create a smooth connection between your ClickUp Workspace and the right Slack channels.

Install the ClickUp app in Slack

The first step is to install the official app so Slack can receive activity from ClickUp.

1. Open Slack and sign in to the correct workspace.

2. Visit the Slack App Directory and search for the official app from ClickUp.

3. Select the app, then click Add to Slack.

4. Choose the Slack workspace you want to connect, if prompted.

5. Review the requested permissions, then click Allow to finish installation.

After installation, Slack can communicate with your ClickUp Workspace, but you still need to authorize and configure the specific activity you want to see.

Authorize Slack to access your ClickUp Workspace

Next, you will connect your ClickUp account so Slack can pull task and activity data into channels.

1. In Slack, open the direct message or app home for the ClickUp app.

2. Click the button or link to sign in to ClickUp.

3. A browser window opens asking you to log in to ClickUp, if you are not already signed in.

4. Select the ClickUp Workspace you want to connect to Slack.

5. Review the permissions and confirm to authorize Slack.

Once authorization is complete, Slack and ClickUp are linked, and you can start configuring which channels receive notifications.

Configure ClickUp activity in Slack channels

You can choose which activity from ClickUp appears in which Slack channels. This keeps each team focused on the work that matters most to them.

Connect a Slack channel to ClickUp

1. In Slack, open the channel where you want to receive activity.

2. Use the ClickUp app shortcut or command provided by the app to open configuration options.

3. Select the option to connect this channel to ClickUp.

4. Choose the ClickUp Workspace if you have access to more than one.

5. Select the Space, Folder, or List whose activity you want to send to the current Slack channel.

6. Save your settings.

After you link the channel, activity from the selected location in ClickUp will start to appear in Slack based on your notification preferences.

Choose which ClickUp events are posted

You can customize the specific types of events that are synced from ClickUp.

Typical event types you can enable or disable may include:

• New tasks created
• Task status changes
• New comments or replies
• Assignee changes
• Due date updates

To adjust these settings, open the configuration window for the Slack channel and check or uncheck the event types you want to sync from ClickUp.

Use ClickUp actions directly from Slack

After you connect your Slack channels, you can often take quick actions on work items without leaving Slack.

Depending on your configuration, you may be able to:

• Create a new task in ClickUp from a Slack message.
• Open a task in ClickUp directly from a message preview.
• Update task fields using interactive components in Slack messages.

These shortcuts make it easier to keep ClickUp tasks up to date while your team continues to collaborate in Slack.

Create tasks in ClickUp from Slack messages

1. In any Slack channel, hover over a message you want to turn into a task.

2. Open the message actions menu and look for the option related to ClickUp.

3. Select the action to create a task.

4. Choose the Workspace, Space, Folder, and List in ClickUp for the new task.

5. Adjust the task name, description, assignee, and due date as needed.

6. Confirm to create the task.

A link to the new task usually appears in Slack so the channel can quickly access the item in ClickUp.

Manage or disconnect the ClickUp and Slack connection

You can update or remove the integration if your team structure or processes change.

Change ClickUp settings for a Slack channel

1. Open the Slack channel currently connected to ClickUp.

2. Use the ClickUp app shortcut or settings command.

3. Modify the Workspace, Space, Folder, or List selection if you want to sync a different part of ClickUp.

4. Update which event types are posted to that channel.

5. Save changes to apply the new configuration.

Disconnect a Slack channel from ClickUp

1. Go to the Slack channel you want to disconnect.

2. Open the ClickUp configuration for that channel.

3. Select the option to remove or disconnect the ClickUp integration from this channel.

4. Confirm the removal.

After you disconnect, new activity from ClickUp stops appearing in that Slack channel, but you can reconnect it at any time following the earlier steps.

Troubleshooting the ClickUp and Slack sync

If activity from ClickUp is not appearing in Slack as expected, review these quick checks.

• Confirm that the ClickUp app is still installed in Slack.
• Verify that you are authorized and logged in to the correct ClickUp Workspace.
• Check the channel configuration and ensure the correct Space, Folder, or List is selected.
• Make sure the event types you expect are enabled in the channel settings.
• Review user permissions in both tools to confirm nothing has changed.

If problems continue, consult the official help documentation from ClickUp for more detailed troubleshooting guidance.

Additional resources

To dive deeper into this integration, see the original step-by-step instructions in the official Help Center: Sync ClickUp activity with Slack channels.

For broader workflow and productivity optimization strategies that go beyond ClickUp and Slack, you can explore expert resources at Consultevo.

By properly configuring this integration, you ensure that ClickUp tasks and updates flow smoothly into Slack channels, giving your team real-time visibility into work without interrupting collaboration.

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