# How to Integrate Slack with Close

> To integrate Slack with Close, start by creating a Zap with Slack as the trigger app and testing the trigger. Next, select Close as the action app, log in to authorize the account, map the required data, and test the step. Finally, rename your Zap and click publish to turn it on.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-integrate-slack-with-close/
Apps: Slack
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a456aab56e05a00fef291/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click 'Create' and select 'Zap' to start automation.
2. Click 'Trigger'.
3. Search and select 'Slack' as the trigger app.
4. Choose a trigger event based on your requirements.
5. Log in and authorize Zapier to access your Slack account.
6. Click 'Test trigger' and Zapier will pull sample data from Slack to ensure everything is set up correctly.
7. Search and select 'Close' as the action app.
8. Select the event for your action app.
9. Log in and authorize Zapier to access your Close account.
10. Map the data from Slack to Close such as email address and role. Click 'Continue'.
11. Click 'Test step'.
12. Rename your Zap by clicking the 'Untitled Zap' button.
13. Once everything is set up correctly, turn on your Zap to enable the integration by clicking 'Publish'.