Calendly for Slack

Share your Calendly link in Slack without leaving the conversation. Easily send links in Slack channels or DMs with detailed meeting previews.

Before you begin

• You’ll need access to your Calendly account and an existing Slack account.
• If you’re a Slack workspace owner or admin, installing the Calendly app for Slack enables it for everyone in your workspace, although they will need to connect their individual Calendly accounts.
• If you’re not a Slack owner or admin, you can install the Calendly app for Slack for yourself, unless your company or workspace restricts app installation.

How to install the Calendly app in Slack

1. Sign in to your Slack account and visit the Slack app directory.

2. Locate Calendly in the directory.

3. To begin the installation, select Add to Slack.

4. Select Allow to give Calendly permission to access your Slack workspace. 

5. When the Connect to Calendly message appears, select Connect to Calendly to continue. Slack will redirect you to your Calendly account. 

6. When the Open Slack? pop-up message appears, select Open Slack.

7. The Calendly app will appear in Slack under the Apps section of the left-hand menu. You’ll know the installation is complete when you see a welcome message from the Calendly app in Slack. 

8. (Optional) If you are a Slack workspace owner or admin, you can inform other members of your organization that they can now connect their Calendly accounts to Slack by following the steps below.

How to connect to the Calendly app for Slack

Use these steps to connect to the Calendly app for Slack if a Slack owner or admin has already installed the Calendly app for your workspace.

1. In Slack, go to the left-hand menu and scroll to the bottom to locate the Apps section. Select +.

2. Locate and select Calendly.

3. Select the Home page, then select Connect.

4. The Calendly app will appear in Slack under the Apps section of the left-hand menu. You’ll know the installation is complete when you see a welcome message from the Calendly app in Slack. 

How to share a Calendly link with the Calendly app for Slack

Before sharing a link, ensure the Calendly app for Slack is installed and connected. If another user has added the app to your workspace, connect your Calendly account to Slack, or follow the installation steps above if your admin hasn’t installed it yet.

1. Open the Slack channel or direct message where you want to share your Calendly link.
   Note: The Calendly app for Slack does not currently support sharing Calendly links in Slack threads. 

2. Enter /Calendly in the message box, then select Share an event type with Calendly.

3. Choose the event type you want to share and enter the name of the channel or person you want to share it with. You may also add a custom message. Then, select Share.

4. The app will post to the selected channel or direct message. Your invitee will be able to select your message to book with you (in their web browser) via Calendly. Any meetings that they book will appear in your Calendly account under the Meetings page.

Event notifications

• Receive Notifications: When a Calendly meeting is scheduled, rescheduled, or canceled, the Calendly app for Slack will automatically send you a notification in the Messages tab to let you know.

• Stay Updated: Keep track of your meetings directly within Slack, ensuring you're always prepared for your next meeting.
  
  

How to uninstall the Calendly app from Slack

1. In the Slack app directory, go to the Calendly app page (link) and select Remove app.

2. When the pop-up message appears, select Remove app again to confirm.

If you change your mind after uninstalling, you can return to the Calendly app page in the Slack app directory to reinstall.

To learn more about our privacy policy and how Calendly for Slack uses your app data, visit the Permissions page.