How to Get Slack Notifications for Every Typeform Submission
by
Ryan ODonnell
Last updated:
September 30, 2025
You submit a contact form on a company website and wonder if it actually went through. Days pass without a response, leaving you questioning whether your inquiry disappeared into the digital void. This scenario plays out countless times across businesses where form submissions slip through the cracks because teams never receive timely notifications.
The gap between form submission and team awareness creates missed opportunities and frustrated potential customers. When your sales team learns about a hot lead three days after they filled out your pricing form, that prospect has likely moved on to a competitor. The same delay affects customer support requests, event registrations, and feedback collection.
Real-time notifications bridge this gap by alerting your team the moment someone submits a form. Instead of manually checking your Typeform dashboard, you can receive immediate Slack notifications that keep everyone informed and ready to respond. This simple Slack automation transforms how quickly your team can engage with new opportunities.
TL;DR: Skip the manual setup and get this workflow running in minutes with our pre-built template.
MESA Template ID
receive-slack-alerts-for-typeform-submissions
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Step-by-step guide: How to receive Slack alerts for each Typeform submission
Time needed: 5 minutes
This workflow automatically sends a Slack message to your chosen channel whenever someone submits a Typeform response, keeping your team instantly informed without manual monitoring.
Connect your Typeform trigger
You’ll need to authenticate your Typeform account and select which form you want to track. Once connected, MESA will automatically detect whenever someone completes and submits your form, capturing all the response data, including answers, timestamps, and respondent information.
Configure your Slack notification
Connect your Slack workspace and choose which channel should receive the notifications. Customize the message content by selecting which form fields to include in the alert. You can display specific answers, respondent details, or any custom fields from your Typeform. The message will be formatted in Slack’s markdown format for easy reading and can include dynamic content that changes based on each submission.
Turn “On” and run your workflow
Turn on the workflow to begin automatic monitoring. Submit a test response to your Typeform to verify the Slack message appears correctly in your chosen channel with all the expected information. Once confirmed, the workflow will run continuously, sending instant notifications for every new form submission without any further action needed from you.
Why build this from scratch when you can deploy it instantly? Use our template and start getting notifications today.
MESA Template ID
receive-slack-alerts-for-typeform-submissions
Reasons to set up Typeform Slack notifications
Turn form submissions into team conversations. When responses appear in Slack channels, they naturally spark discussions. Team members can react with emojis to claim ownership, thread replies to coordinate next steps, or mention colleagues who need to see specific submissions. Your forms become collaborative touchpoints rather than isolated data collection points.
Create submission accountability without micromanagement. Slack notifications create transparent visibility into who’s responding to what submissions and how quickly. Team members naturally develop response patterns when they see submissions flowing through shared channels, creating organic accountability without formal tracking systems.
Enable contextual follow-up across departments. Different Typeform questions often require input from multiple team members. When submissions appear in Slack, sales can loop in technical support for complex inquiries, or customer success can bring marketing into feedback discussions. The threaded conversation format keeps all context together.
Catch time-sensitive submissions outside business hours. Mobile Slack notifications mean urgent form submissions don’t wait until someone checks their email the next morning. Event registrations with limited spots, support requests from different time zones, or partnership inquiries can receive immediate attention when they matter most.
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How To Automate Slack Messages – Keep Your Team Informed
1. Route different form types to specific channels
Send customer support requests to your #support channel, job applications to #hiring, and sales inquiries to #leads. This targeted routing prevents notification fatigue and ensures the right eyes see relevant submissions immediately. You can set up multiple automation workflows in MESA, each filtering Typeform submissions by form ID or specific question responses to determine the appropriate Slack destination.
2. Format notifications with response priorities
Configure your Slack messages to highlight high-priority submissions at the top. If someone selects “Urgent” from your priority dropdown or mentions specific keywords like “cancel subscription” or “partnership opportunity,” format these notifications with eye-catching emojis or @channel mentions.
3. Include actionable links in your notifications
Beyond displaying form responses, embed direct links to your CRM, support ticketing system, or scheduling tool within the Slack message. When someone submits a demo request, your notification can include a direct link to book them in your calendar. For support requests, include links to create tickets in your help desk. This eliminates the copy-paste step between seeing a submission and taking action on it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Typeform to Slack automatically?
The fastest way to connect Typeform to Slack automatically is through MESA’s pre-built template. From MESA’s template library, search for the Typeform-to-Slack notification template, authenticate both apps, and configure your notification settings.
Can I customize what information appears in Typeform Slack notifications?
Yes, you can fully customize your Slack notifications in MESA. Choose which form fields to include, format the message layout, add custom text or emojis, and even create Paths to show different information based on responses. For example, you could highlight urgent submissions differently or include different details for various form types without writing any code.
What’s the best way to set up Typeform webhooks for Slack?
While you could manually configure webhooks through Typeform’s API and Slack’s incoming webhook system, MESA eliminates the technical complexity entirely. Our platform manages webhook creation, authentication, error handling, and data formatting automatically. You get enterprise-grade reliability without the developer overhead, plus the ability to modify your setup anytime without touching code.
How do I test if my Typeform Slack integration is working?
MESA includes built-in testing tools that let you view form submissions and verify your Slack notifications are being sent. You can also view detailed logs of every workflow execution, including successful deliveries and any errors. This real-time monitoring helps you troubleshoot issues quickly and ensures your team never misses important submissions.
Can I send Typeform submissions to specific Slack channels?
Absolutely. MESA lets you route submissions to different Slack channels based on form responses, submission type, or any other criteria you define. For example, support requests could go to your help desk channel while sales inquiries route to your sales team channel. You can even send notifications to multiple channels simultaneously or use dynamic routing based on form content.
How do I set up real-time notifications for form submissions?
MESA processes Typeform submissions in real-time using webhooks, ensuring your team gets notified within seconds of form completion. Simply activate the Typeform-to-Slack template, and notifications will flow automatically whenever someone submits your form.
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