Separately, these tools are great for keeping track of files and keeping team members on the same page. But together, it’s an incredible duo for keeping projects moving forward.
What Is the Google Drive App for Slack?
The Google Drive app for Slack is a simple integration you can install right inside the Slack app.
Using integrations, you can save critical time and effort, boosting your productivity. These integrations enable you to perform critical tasks inside Slack without switching between tools.
6 Things You Can Do With the Google Drive App for Slack
The Google Drive app for Slack is one of our favorite integrations thus far. Using Google Drive in Slack, you can easily perform a variety of tasks inside your workspace:
Create new files: You can create new Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets files from right inside your Slack workspace. Share files: You can import your Google Drive files directly into a Slack channel or direct message. This makes collaboration on documents simple. Grant access quickly: Google Drive enables you to automatically grant access to files you share in Slack with those who need it. Get Google Drive updates: Slack will send you a notification whenever there are changes inside your Google Drive. For example, you’ll receive a notification when someone requests access to a file. Reply to Google Drive comments: When you receive a comment via Google Drive, you’ll get a notification for that, too. You can also reply to the comment from Slack. Search inside Google Drive files: For files shared to Slack, you can quickly search inside them for the information you need about a project, document, etc.
How to Install the Google Drive App for Slack
Want to integrate Google Drive and Slack? It’s super simple to do. First, visit the Slack App Directory (you can find it via a quick Google search) and use the search bar to locate the Google Drive app. Then, follow these steps:
Select Google Drive. Once you’re on the app’s landing page, select Add to Slack > Add Google Drive app. If you agree with the permissions, select Allow. You’ll then need to authenticate your Google Drive account by selecting the Google account you want to use with Slack. Select Allow.
And that’s it! Google Drive will now be ready inside your Slack workspace.
Slack Offers Many Apps to Help You Improve Your Productivity
The Google Drive app is only one of the integration available through Slack. There are productivity apps, project management apps, team-building apps, and so much more.
