Connect Slack to Trello using Zapier for project updates
Connect Slack to Trello using Zapier for project updates: step-by-step guide
Log in to Zapier, click "Create," and then select "Zaps" to start a new automation.
Click "Trigger" and select for Trello.
Choose a trigger event, such as "New Message Posted to Channel" or "New Activity."
Authorize Zapier to access your Trello account by logging in.
Select the Trello board and list to monitor for changes.
Run a test to ensure Zapier detects activity in the selected Trello board.
Add Slack as the action app.
Choose an action event, such as "Create Card" or "Update Card."
Connect your Slack account to Zapier.
Choose the Slack channel or user to send updates to.
Run a test to verify that Trello updates trigger the correct Slack notifications.
Once the test is successful, turn on your Zap to automate the updates.
Quick answer: To connect Slack to Trello using Zapier, first log in to Zapier and set Trello as the trigger app by choosing an event, board, and list, and testing it. Next, add Slack as the action app, connect your account, select the destination channel or user, test the integration, and turn on your Zap.
About this Zapier tutorial
Automate project updates by linking Trello and Slack with Zapier. Set up triggers, configure action events, test your workflow, and enable your Zap. This guide covers connect Slack to Trello using Zapier for project updates in 12 steps, starting with "Log in to Zapier, click 'Create,' and then select 'Zaps' to start a new automation" and finishing with "Once the test is successful, turn on your Zap to automate the updates". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Zapier interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does connect Slack to Trello using Zapier for project updates take?
12 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Zapier data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Zapier, Slack and Trello. Related guides: Connect SocialBee to Google Sheets using Zapier, Connect Teams to Cisco Webex to sync meetings using Zapier and Connect Teams to Discord servers using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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