How do I send a shoutout in Slack?

Learn how to send a shoutout to Nectar in Slack

Written by Marissa Tingey
April 10, 2026

1. Make sure the Slack integration is set up

• Your administrator must install the Nectar Slack integration first.
• During setup, they’ll choose a Slack channel where shoutouts will be posted.

2. Use the /give or /Nectar command to send a shoutout

• In the connected Slack channel, type the /give or /nectar command and hit send:

• A pop up will appear with a form where you can input the

  • Teammate you want to recognize
  • Number of points you want to give them
  • The message you want to include
  • and the core value they embody for your shoutout

• Once all fields are filled out, click Send Shoutout and it will post to Slack and Nectar!

Here’s a short clip showing how to send a shoutout in Slack:

Convert a message in Slack to a Shoutout

You can also convert any message you send in Slack into a Shoutout. To do this:

• Go to the message you want to convert and click the three dots for More Actions.

• Click More Message Shortcuts and search Nectar and click the option Send as a Shoutout.

• Once you do this, it should show up in your top shortcuts when clicking the More Actions button.

• Then you'll be able to fill out the form with the needed information:

  • Teammate you want to recognize
  • Number of points you want to give them
  • The message you want to include (this will auto populate from your slack message)
  • and the core value they embody for your shoutout

• Once all fields are filled out, click Send Shoutout and it will post to Slack and Nectar!

Can I send a shoutout in a direct message?

Yes, you can send a shoutout through direct messages (DMs) in slack. However, you will first need to be sure that you have the slack email field in your Nectar profile is entered. To add this:

• Go to your profile in Nectar
• Find the Slack Email field
• Enter the email associated with your slack profile
• Click Save Changes