Connect to a Slack workspace

Step 1: Access Agent Settings

Click on the “Deploy Agent” icon.

Step 2: Enable Public Sharing for Your AI Agent

To allow public access, enable the "Make Public" option. This setting ensures your AI agent is accessible to users without requiring special permissions.

Step 3: Navigate to Slack

Under the 'Integrations' section, select 'Slack', then click the 'Connect' button to proceed..

Step 4: Add CustomGPT.ai App to your Workspace

You will be prompted to add CustomGPT.ai to your workspace. Click "Allow" to approve CustomGPT.ai app.

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Only workspace administrators can invite AI Agents to channels

Step 5: Create API Key

1. To continue, you will need a CustomGPT.ai API key to establish connection with Slack. Click on "Create API Key"

2. Enter a "Name for your API Key" in the provided field.

3. Click on "Create API Key".

4. After the key is generated, copy the API Key from the displayed field.

Step 6: Enter your API key on Slack

Go back to Slack, click on Connection tab and paste your API key there.

Step 7: Select Your Primary Agent & Access Permissions

1. Choose your "Primary Agent" to manage AI interactions.

2. You can now control who can interact with the AI agent—allow access to everyone or restrict it to selected users by assigning permissions.

Check our user guide to learn "How to Deploy your agent to Slack channel" and "How to set agent access in Slack workspace".

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Congratulations! Your Slack workspace is now connected with your CustomGPT.ai AI Agent.