n8n-docs/docs/nodes/credentials/Slack

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/credentials/slack	Learn to configure credentials for the Slack node in n8n

Slack

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes with Slack.

• Slack

Prerequisites

Create a Slack account.

Using OAuth

::: tip ⛅️ Note for n8n.cloud users You'll only need to enter the Credentials Name and click on the circle button in the OAuth section to connect your Slack account to n8n. :::

1. Access your Slack dashboard.
2. Click on your workspace name in the top left.
3. Click the 'Settings & administration' option, and then 'Manage apps'.
4. Click on 'Build' in the top right.
5. Click on 'Create New App' button.
6. Enter app name and select your desired workspace.
7. Scroll down and you will see your authentication information under the App Credentials section.
8. Copy and paste Client ID and Client Secret in the Slack OAuth2 API credentials in n8n.
9. Click on the circle button in the OAuth section to connect a Slack account to n8n.
10. Click the Save button to save your credentials in n8n.

Using Access Token

1. Access your Slack dashboard.
2. Click on your username in the top left.
3. Click the 'Settings & administration' option, and then 'Manage apps'.
4. Click on 'Build' in the top right.
5. Click on 'Start Building'.
6. Enter app name and select your desired workspace.
7. Scroll down and you will see your authentication information under the App Credentials section.
8. Use your Verification Token with your Slack node credentials in n8n.