Setup your Slack Integration

A quick tutorial on how Nectar integrates with Slack.

Written by Aubriela
September 3, 2025

Installing the integration

1. Add Nectar to your Slack workspace

• Go to the Workspace Settings > Integrations
• Under the Slack section, click Add to Slack.

2. Grant permission to the Nectar bot

• You will be redirected to Slack to grant access to the bot.
• Select a channel under “Where should Nectar Bot post?”
• Click Allow to complete the installation.

Note: The Nectar bot will automatically join the selected Slack channel and post a welcome message so you know it has been installed.

Check connection or add the bot to another channel

If you switch channels or want to confirm the bot is active:

• On the Nectar Integration page, click Send Test.
• The page will either confirm the bot is connected or prompt you to manually add it to the channel.

To manually add the bot to a channel:

1. Go to your desired Slack channel.
2. Type @Nectar in the message field and press send.
3. Click Add them when prompted.

Tip: After adding the bot, you can click Send Another Test to confirm it’s connected correctly.

Post shoutouts in Slack

• Shoutouts will appear in the Slack channel you selected.
• Comments and Emoji reactions will also appear in both Slack and Nectar.

Please note: Some things do not post to slack from Nectar. The things that do not post to slack are:

• Group shoutouts
• Public Challenge approvals
• Gifs

Ready to send shoutouts now? ➡️ Check out our article here on how to send a shoutout through slack

What if I already have the old Slack integration installed?

If you previously installed the old version of the Slack integration, follow the steps in the section below to remove the app from Slack.

1. Remove the integration in Nectar

• Go to Workspace Settings > Integrations.
• Remove the existing Slack integration.

2. Double check that the Nectar app is currently uninstalled in Slack

• Follow the additional steps below to uninstall an app in slack ⬇️

3. Reinstall the new Slack integration

• Follow the steps in the first section above to set up the updated version.

How do I uninstall an app from my Slack workspace?

Note: You must be a Slack Workspace Owner or Admin in Slack to remove an app.

1. Go to the Slack App Management page.
2. Search for Nectar.
3. Click on the app name to open its settings page.
4. Scroll down and click Remove App or Uninstall App.
5. Confirm the removal when prompted.