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How do I send a shoutout in Slack?

Learn how to send a shoutout in Slack

Marissa Tingey avatar
Written by Marissa Tingey
Updated this week

You can send a shoutout directly in Slack using the /give or /Nectar command once your team has the Nectar Slack integration installed.

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:

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