Authorize Unfurling Links that Show Record Data

Set up authorization to preview Salesforce record data in unfurled links when users share any salesforce.com or force.com URL. Once authorization is enabled, Slack users can access record data directly from any unfurled link pointing to a record home page in the connected Salesforce org.

  1. In a Slack message, paste a link that is registered as a salesforce.com or force.com domain. By default, details of a record aren’t visible.
    Slack Link with contact object. “Contact | Record Name is Restricted
  2. If the user hasn’t authorized the Salesforce for Slack app with Salesforce, a prompt is shown to the user to connect Salesforce for Slack to a Salesforce organization. Select Connect and then Allow to confirm authorization.
    Salesforce for Slack App. Hi there, it’s great to meet you! Connect the app to get started
  3. Return to the original link and click View in Slack. The record details appear in a compact or Slack record layout based on your organization’s settings
    Slack Record Layout with contact object.