Integrate Trello and Slack using Zapier for team updates
Integrate Trello and Slack using Zapier for team 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 Card," "Card Updated," or "Card Moved."
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 "Send Channel Message" or "Send Direct Message."
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 integrate Trello and Slack for team updates in Zapier, create a new Zap, select Trello as the trigger app with a chosen trigger event and account, and test it. Then, add Slack as the action app, select the action event and account, configure the destination, test the setup, and turn on your Zap.
About this Zapier tutorial
Connect Trello and Slack using Zapier to automate team updates by setting up triggers, actions, and testing the workflow. This guide covers integrate Trello and Slack using Zapier for team 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 integrate Trello and Slack using Zapier for team 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: Integrate Twilio SMS with Zapier for customer notifications, Integrate Zendesk customer support with Zapier workflows and Link ClickFunnels to ActiveCampaign using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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