Skip to content

Connect Google Drive and Slack to unlock the power of automation

  • No credit card required
  • Free forever for core features
  • 14-day trial for premium features and apps
Choose a Trigger
Choose an Action
Google Logo Start with Google for free

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate Google Drive with Slack - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

100%
Help
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
1. Choose trigger event
Slack logo
Slack
Slack logo
Slack
2. Choose action
Google Drive logo
1. Select the event
Setup
Test
Google Drive logo
Google Drive
Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New File" from Google Drive.

Add your action

An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reminder" in Slack.

You’re connected!

Zapier seamlessly connects Google Drive and Slack, automating your workflow.

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

G2 Badge - Best Est. ROI - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Best Results - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Most Implementable - Winter 2024
G2 Badge - Leader Mid-Market - Winter 2024

93%

Customers who say using Zapier has made them better at their job

25m

Customers have created over 25 million Zaps on the platform

6 mins

The average user takes less than 6 minutes to set up a Zap

Make work flow with AI

Level up your Google Drive to Slack integration with AI. Extract, summarize, and transform your integration data with leading AI models like OpenAI, Anthropic, and more.
Illustration of AI enhancing Zapier workflows with automation and app integrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Drive and Slack

How do I integrate Google Drive with Slack?

Integrating Google Drive with Slack involves using platforms like Zapier to set up automated workflows called 'Zaps.' You can establish triggers, such as when a file is added in Google Drive, prompting actions in Slack, like sending a message.

What kind of triggers can I set for Google Drive and Slack integration?

Common triggers include additions or changes to files in a specific Google Drive folder. Once triggered, these can lead to actions such as sending notifications or messages in a designated Slack channel.

Can I receive notifications in Slack for new files added to my Google Drive?

Yes, you can set up a trigger so that whenever a new file is added to a certain Google Drive folder, a notification or message is automatically posted in your chosen Slack channel.

Is it possible to share Google Drive links directly through Slack?

Absolutely. Once integrated, you can create an action that shares the link of any newly added or updated file directly into your specified Slack channel.

Can I customize the message format when notifying about new files in Slack?

Yes, you can tailor the message format and content through our integration settings when setting up your 'Zap,' including adding dynamic information from the files themselves.

Do I need any programming skills to integrate Google Drive with Slack?

Not at all. Our platform allows you to set up automated workflow integrations between Google Drive and Slack without requiring any coding knowledge.

Can I stop notifications from being sent if they're not needed anymore?

Certainly. You can easily pause or delete any existing 'Zap' from your account dashboard if you no longer require those notifications.

Practical ways you can use Google Drive and Slack

Customer feedback analysis

Implementing a system to capture and analyze customer feedback to guide business decisions.

Business Owner
System uptime monitoring

Automating system monitoring to ensure servers and services are up and running efficiently.

IT
Task automation

Setting up workflows to assign and manage tasks for better team collaboration and timely project completion.

Project Management

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.

    • Drive
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Folder Name
      Required
    Action
    Write
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include Deleted Files?
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • Include_deleted
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Drive
    • Folder
    • File
      Required
    • Convert to Document?
    • File Name
    • File Extension
    • Idempotency_key
    Action
    Write
    • File
      Required
    • Drive
    • Folder
    Action
    Write

Learn how to automate Google Drive on the Zapier blog

Learn how to automate Slack on the Zapier blog

google-drive logo
About Google Drive
Google Drive is Google's file sync app that lets you store all of your files online alongside your Google Docs documents, and keep them synced with all of your devices.
Learn moreLearn moreHelpHelp
Related categories
Similar apps
Dropbox integrationsDropbox integrations
Dropbox
File Management & Storage
Box integrationsBox integrations
Box
File Management & Storage
OneDrive integrationsOneDrive integrations
OneDrive
File Management & Storage, Microsoft
slack logo
About Slack
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.
Learn moreLearn moreHelpHelp
Related categories
Similar apps
Chatwork integrationsChatwork integrations
Chatwork
Team Chat
Microsoft Teams integrationsMicrosoft Teams integrations
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft, Team Chat
Twist integrationsTwist integrations
Twist
Team Chat

Connect Google Drive to Slack on the world's largest no-code automation platform

Google Logo Sign up with Google