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:
Go to your desired Slack channel.
Type
@Nectarin the message field and press send.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.
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.
Go to the Slack App Management page.
Search for Nectar.
Click on the app name to open its settings page.
Scroll down and click Remove App or Uninstall App.
Confirm the removal when prompted.