Slack Auto Message

Step By Step Guide

The Slack Auto Message automation allows you to send automated messages to individuals or channels on Slack. This tool is ideal for founders, sales managers, marketers, and growth hackers who want to streamline communication, send updates, or manage outreach campaigns. With TexAu, you can automate the process, integrate data from Google Sheets or CSV, and schedule recurring messages for continuous communication. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure and run the automation.

Step 1: Connect to Slack with TexAu

Log in to your TexAu account at v2-prod.texau.com. Connect your slack account. Click Add Account and select slack. Choose one of these secure connection methods:

1. Use one of two connection methods:
   • Share via Magic Link: A secure and fast way to connect your slack account by receiving a login link in your email.
   • Add Account via Extension: Log in through TexAu’s built-in browser extension for a manual setup.

Tip: Use Magic Link for a quicker and more secure connection.

Step 2: Log in to the TexAu App and Locate the Automation

Navigate to the Automation Store, search for Slack Auto Message, and click the automation to open its configuration page

Step 3: Choose Cloud or Desktop Automation

Select your preferred execution mode for the automation:

• Cloud:  Automate tasks on TexAu’s servers using built-in proxies. Add a custom proxy anytime via Settings > Preferences > Proxies.
• Desktop: Run the automation on your local device using your IP address to simulate manual posting.
  Tip: Running the automation in Desktop mode saves cloud runtime credits and provides more control over execution.

Step 4: Select Your Input Source

Slack Auto Message automation helps you send messages to Slack channels, profiles, or threads directly from TexAu. Whether you're sending one message or bulk messages from Google Sheets or a CSV file, this automation streamlines the process. You can add personalization tags to make your messages more engaging and even use AI templates for quick, professional content creation.

Single Input

This method allows you to send a message to a specific Slack channel, profile, or thread using a single set of inputs.

1. Fill Required Inputs:
   • Select your Slack account under the Account field.
   • Choose the Slack Workspace you want to send messages to.
   • Enter the Channel or Profile URL in the provided field.
   • Optionally, add the Tagged User ID to tag specific users.
   • Write your message in the Message field. You can use personalization tags for dynamic content and click on Insert AI Template for pre-generated message templates.
2. Schedule the Automation:
   • Set the time and frequency for sending messages if required.
3. Run the Automation:
   • Execute the automation after confirming all inputs.
4. Collect the Data:
   • Check the results of your automation in the output mode.

Google Sheets Input

For sending bulk messages, Google Sheets integration allows you to send messages to multiple Slack channels or users.

1. Enter the Sheet Data:
   • Select your Google Sheets account under Google Account.
   • Select the specific Spreadsheet and Sheet where your data is stored.
   • Specify the number of rows to process and skip if needed.
   • Enter Slack-related data, such as the Slack Workspace, Channel or Profile URL, and Message, within your spreadsheet.
2. Personalized Tags:
   • Ensure that the columns in your Google Sheet include dynamic placeholders for personalization, such as (user name) and (message content)
3. Insert AI Template:
   • Use the Insert AI Template feature to craft engaging messages.

CSV Input

For similar functionality as Google Sheets, you can upload a CSV file:

1. Upload the CSV:
   • Click on the option to import data via a CSV file.
   • Map the CSV fields with the required fields, such as Slack Workspace, Channel or Profile URL, and Message.
2. Personalized Tags:
   • Ensure that your CSV includes placeholders for personalization, similar to Google Sheets.

Step 5: Schedule the Automation (Optional)

Set a schedule to run the automation at specific intervals. Click Schedule to configure the start date and time or select a recurrence frequency:

• None
• At Regular Intervals (e.g., every 6 hours)
• Once
• Every Day
• On Specific Days of the Week (e.g., every Monday and Thursday)
• On Specific Days of the Month (e.g., the 5th and 20th)
• On Specific Dates (e.g., March 10)

Tip: Scheduling is ideal for sending reminders, updates, or recurring messages on Slack.

Step 6: Set an Iteration Delay (Optional)

Avoid detection and simulate human-like activity by setting an iteration delay. Choose minimum and maximum time intervals to add randomness between actions. This makes your activity look natural and reduces the chance of being flagged.

• Minimum Delay: Enter the shortest interval (e.g., 10 seconds).
• Maximum Delay: Enter the longest interval (e.g., 20 seconds).

Tip: Random delays keep your automation safe and reliable.

Step 7: Choose Your Output Mode (Optional)

Choose how to save and manage the extracted alumni data. TexAu provides the following options:

• Append (Default): Adds new results to the end of existing data, merging them into a single CSV file.
• Split: Saves new results as separate CSV files for each automation run.
• Overwrite: Replaces previous data with the latest results.
• Duplicate Management: Enable Deduplicate (Default) to remove duplicate rows.

Tip: Google Sheets is ideal for teams working collaboratively and needing real-time data access.

Step 8: Access the Data from the Data Store

After the automation completes, go to the Data Store section in TexAu to view the log of sent messages. Locate the Slack Auto Message automation and click See Data to access or download the logs.

The Slack Auto Message automation helps streamline communication on Slack, saving time and ensuring consistency in messaging. With flexible input options, scheduling capabilities, and seamless export to Google Sheets or CSV, this tool is a must-have for professionals looking to automate communication tasks efficiently.