# 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](https://help.nectarhr.com/en/articles/5374880-how-to-send-a-shoutout-in-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](https://help.nectarhr.com/en/articles/10594627-setup-your-slack-integration#h_c337f3a4e0) 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](https://my.slack.com/apps/manage)**.  
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.