With ClickUp Chat, you can replace Slack for communication and introduce extensive task management with AI to your conversations. Import your Slack channels, users, and communication history when you move to ClickUp Chat!

What you'll need

• You can import from Slack on all ClickUp plans.
• Only Workspaces with access to ClickUp Chat can import from Slack.
• On the Free Forever, Unlimited, and Business Plan, Workspace owners and admins can begin a Slack import. On the Business Plus and Enterprise Plan, the import permission determines who can start imports. 

What imports

The table below displays what data imports from Slack.

Step 1: Select Source of Import

Private and archived channels won't import. To include them, make them public or unarchive them.

You can begin your Slack import from the imports page or Chat.

Imports page

To begin your import from the imports page:

1. In the upper-left corner, click your Workspace avatar.
2. Select Settings.
3. In the left sidebar, click Imports / Exports.
4. Click Start Import.
5. Select Slack.
6. Click Continue.
7. A pop-up will display to grant ClickUp access.
   

   Due to Slack's policy against export apps, you'll see a banner at the top of the pop-up indicating Slack has not approved the app. The Slack import functions as intended, and this message can be safely disregarded.
   

8. Click Allow.

Chat

To begin your import from Chat:

1. In the Chat sidebar, right-click a Channel.
2. Select Import from Slack.
3. Click Continue.
4. A pop-up will display to grant ClickUp access.
   

   Due to Slack's policy against export apps, you'll see a banner at the top of the pop-up indicating Slack has not approved the app. The Slack import functions as intended, and this message can be safely disregarded.
   

5. Click Allow.

Step 2: Import Channels

Slack channels are imported into ClickUp as Chat Channels. 

When importing and mapping, Slack channels are displayed on the left and their ClickUp Channels are displayed on the right.

To map your channels:

1. By default, all Slack channels are selected. To choose specific channels to import, click Customize Channels individually and select channels using the checkboxes to the left.
2. Choose to map your channels to a new, locationless Channel or an existing Space in your Workspace. To choose different Channels or Spaces for different channels, click Customize Spaces individually and map your channels using the dropdown menus on the right.
   
3. Click Next.

Step 3: Import Users

After you've mapped Slack channels, you can import and map users!

To import Slack users to ClickUp:

1. To the right of the Slack user, click the dropdown menu.
   
2. Choose from the following options:

• Invite by email: Invite the Slack user to your ClickUp Workspace.
  

  Inviting people to your Workspace may incur charges.

• Map to existing users: Map the Slack user to an ClickUp Profile with the same email.
• Do not import: Do not map the Slack user. Data will still be imported for users who aren't mapped. The message author will display as ClickBot.

Step 4: Options

Choose if you want to include attachments in your import from Slack and click Complete.

Finish the import

Congratulations! Back at the Import/Export page, you can track the progress of your import. You can continue to use your Workspace while you wait for the import to complete.

You can click Cancel Import to cancel it.

You'll see Import Completed when it is finished.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about importing from Slack.

Why is my import taking so long?

Import time varies depending on the number of channels, users, and attachments, as well as the strength of your internet connection.

Are custom emojis included in imports?

Custom emojis do not import at this time. Our team hopes to support this soon.