Slack is a widely-used messaging application that enables users to interact with one another instantaneously. What contributes to Slack’s popularity is its capability to integrate with additional applications and services. In this piece, we’ll guide you through the process of incorporating Giphy into your Slack application.
Step 1: Open Slack
To begin, open the Slack app on your device. If you don’t have it installed yet, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Step 2: Go to the Workspace Settings
Once you are logged in to Slack, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the screen. From there, select “Workspace Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select Integrations
In the Workspace Settings page, scroll down until you see the “Integrations” section. Click on it to expand the options.
Step 4: Search for Giphy
In the Integrations page, use the search bar to look for “Giphy”. Once you find it, click on the “Add” button to install the integration.
Step 5: Authorize Giphy Access
After clicking on the “Add” button, you will be prompted to authorize Giphy access to your Slack account. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the authorization process.
Step 6: Enable Giphy in Your Channel
Once you have authorized Giphy access, go back to the Workspace Settings page and select “Channel Integrations”. From there, find the channel where you want to enable Giphy and click on the “Enable” button next to it.
Step 7: Start Using Giphy
Now that you have added Giphy to your Slack app, you can start using it in your conversations. To do this, simply type “/giphy” followed by a search term in the message box and hit enter. Giphy will then display a selection of GIFs related to your search term.
Conclusion
Adding Giphy to your Slack app is a simple process that can add some fun and excitement to your conversations. By following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to install and use Giphy in no time.
