Sharing an IBM Connections File in Slack

Add a link to a Slack Channel or direct message from IBM Connections Files to share with others.

Procedure

  1. To browse for a file to share, perform the following:
    1. From a Slack channel or direct message enter the following slash command /share files.
  2. Click Launch in order to open the Connections File Picker.
  3. Login to IBM Connections and authorize your connection (OAuth).
    Note: The file picker includes navigation and search controls, a list of files, share and cancel controls.
  4. Use the navigator My Files, My Drive, Pinned Files and search fields to locate the file to share.
  5. Click a file to select the file to share.
  6. Click Share to share the file link in the current Slack channel or direct message.