How to connect your Confluence instance to Slack

When in your Slack instance, open the app directory in the sidebar and select Add apps. Search for "Confluence Cloud," and click Install. You will need to review the required permissions and approve the installation for your chosen workspace.

For one, it significantly improves team collaboration and streamlines how knowledge is shared across your business. By centralising discussions about Confluence pages directly within relevant Slack channels, teams can collaborate in real-time without constantly switching between applications. This is known as context switching, and according to a joint report by Qatalog and Cornell University’s Idea Lab, not only do 45% of people feel less productive due to context switching, but it also takes an average of nine and a half minutes to regain focus after toggling between digital apps.

Integrating Slack and Confluence is one way to reduce this, allowing you and your team to work better together. This seamless flow of information helps to dismantle organisational silos, empowering workers to self-serve. Sharing a Confluence link in Slack automatically generates a preview, giving everyone immediate context and ensuring the latest knowledge is always easily accessible.

Integrating Slack and Confluence is not just a matter of convenience but one of productivity and efficiency. By reducing context-switching and centralising discussions, teams can collaborate more effectively and focus on their work, rather than juggling between apps. The ability to customise notifications, preview content, and interact directly within Slack further enhances this experience. Start exploring the potential of a connected workspace today by integrating your Confluence and Slack.