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Connect Asana to Slack
Technical Integration Guide & Cost Analysis
Integration Status
Asana offers a native integration with Slack. For most standard use cases (basic contact sync, simple order transfer), this built-in connection is sufficient and free.
Data Flow Architecture
Asana Slack Integration Overview
Connect Asana tasks to Slack channels. Automate task updates and eliminate manual notifications, enhancing team collaboration and productivity.
Primary Use Case
Sync Asana task assignments and updates to Slack channels for real-time team collaboration and automated notifications.
medium
30 minutes
Field Mappings
Detailed mapping of how fields sync between systems.
tasks
| Source Field | Type | Target Field | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| name | string | message.text | bidirectional | |
| assignee.name | string | message.text | bidirectional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Asana integrate directly with Slack? ▼
Yes, Asana has a native integration with Slack. It is available directly within the Asana app marketplace.
Is the connection between Asana and Slack secure? ▼
Yes. This integration typically uses OAuth 2.0, meaning you grant permission via a secure login window. You do not need to share your raw password, and you can revoke access at any time from your Asana security settings.
Is the sync one-way or two-way? ▼
This is typically a one-way sync: Asana → Slack. Changes in Slack do not sync back to Asana.
Will existing data in Asana sync to Slack? ▼
Usually, no. Most native integrations are "forward-looking," meaning they only sync data created or updated *after* you activate the connection. To move historical data, you will likely need to perform a one-time CSV export/import manually.