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Fix Salesforce → Slack Sync Issues (Not Working, Errors, Duplicates)

🔧 1 Common Issues

Diagnose and resolve common sync problems. We've documented the 1 most common issues, their root causes, and exactly how to fix them. See step-by-step fixes for duplicates, missing fields, rate limit errors, and connection issues.

medium High Frequency

Slack notification arrives 15 minutes after Salesforce update

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#1 Polling Trigger Interval 100% likely

📋 How to Diagnose

  1. 1. Check your Zapier/Make trigger type.
  2. 2. If it is 'New/Updated Record', it is a Polling trigger (checks every 5-15 mins).

✓ Solution

Switch to Salesforce 'Outbound Message' (Webhook) for instant, real-time Slack alerts.

⏱️ Est. time: 30 min

View Setup Guide

Step 1: Try the Official Integration

Direct connection

Start with the native integration if available. It's usually the most reliable, but may have limitations.

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Free with your subscription

Step 2: Use Make for Custom Flows

No code automation

Create custom integration workflows with Make's visual designer. It works with almost any API.

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Step 3: Self-Hosted with n8n

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Step 4: Add Human Review

Approval automation

Relay adds human-in-the-loop approvals, Slack/Teams alerts, and conditional logic to your automation.

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