With this integration enabled, Kadence can notify users about bookings, check-ins, and colleague activity, while providing quick access back to the Kadence web app.
Prerequisites
Before setting up the Slack integration, make sure that:
You are a Global Admin in Kadence
You have admin access to your Slack workspace, or support from your Slack admin
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What Is Slack?
Slack is a messaging platform that helps teams communicate, collaborate, and access information in one central place—bringing people together to work as a unified team.
How Kadence Works in Slack
Once connected, Kadence integrates seamlessly into Slack to keep users informed and connected to their workplace activity.
What users can do in Slack
Receive direct messages when a booking starts
Get reminders to check in and self-certify
View their upcoming schedule for the week
Quickly jump to the Kadence web app to make, view, or cancel bookings
Slack notifications supported
All Slack notifications can be configured individually. Learn how to configure notifications here.
Notification Type | What It Does |
Booking notifications | Notifies users about new, upcoming, or ad-hoc bookings |
Check-in notifications | Reminds users to check in and complete self-certification |
Starred colleague notifications | Alerts users when colleagues they’ve starred plan to be onsite |
Ad-hoc booking notifications | Helps users meet up with starred colleagues who make last-minute bookings |
Cancellation notifications | Notifies users when a starred colleague cancels so plans can be adjusted |
Starred colleague check-in notifications | Alerts users when starred colleagues check in to the office |
Step 1: Enable the Slack Integration in Kadence
To connect Slack with Kadence:
Log in to Kadence
Navigate to Settings → Integrations
Under Slack Integration, click Add to Slack
You’ll be redirected to Slack—log in if prompted
Review and approve the requested permissions for the Kadence app
Once complete, you’ll be returned to Kadence and the Slack integration will show as Configured.
Step 2: Add Kadence to Your Slack Workspace
After enabling the integration, make sure the Kadence app is available in Slack.
Open or download Slack
In Slack, go to the Apps section (lower left-hand corner)
Click Manage Browse Apps
Search for Kadence
Select the Kadence app and click Add
That’s it — Kadence is now ready to use in Slack.
FAQs
Do users need to install the app themselves?
Do users need to install the app themselves?
Once the integration is enabled, users can add Kadence from Slack’s app directory if it hasn’t been auto-installed.
Can Slack notifications be customised?
Can Slack notifications be customised?
Yes, all notification types can be enabled or disabled based on your organisation’s preferences. See our profile guide here.
Does Kadence AI replace the web app?
Does Kadence AI replace the web app?
No, Slack complements Kadence by providing notifications and shortcuts. Full booking management still lives in the Kadence web app.
Need Help?
For support with Slack integration or notifications:
📩 [email protected]
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📚 Kadence Help Center