How to integrate apps in Notion

Learn how to connect apps like Slack, Asana, and Datadog to Notion, then link them to pages and databases on any plan.

Quick answer

Open Settings, then click Connections in the left sidebar to browse available integrations. Search or filter by category to find the app you need, then click Connect and authorize access. Once added, open any page, click the ••• menu, choose More, then Connections, and select the integration to link it to that specific page or database.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open Settings and select Connections from the sidebar
  2. Search or filter by category to find an app
  3. Click Connect and authorize the integration
  4. Open a page or database and click the ••• menu
  5. Choose More, then Connections, and pick the app to link it
  6. Configure any sync or data permissions the app requests
  7. Test the connection by adding content from the app

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Summary

Notion connections let you bring outside tools like Datadog, Slack, and Asana directly into your workspace, or send Notion data out to other systems. Adding a connection once makes it available across your workspace, and you decide which pages or databases each app can actually access.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the Connections settings page

    Click your workspace name in the top-left corner, then select Settings. In the left sidebar under the Features section, click Connections to see the apps available to your workspace.

  2. Step 2

    Find the integration you need

    Use the search bar at the top of the Connections page to type an app name, such as Slack, Asana, or Datadog. You can also browse by category filters like Communication, Docs, or Developer tools if you're not sure of the exact name.

  3. Step 3

    Connect and authorize the app

    Find the app's card and click its Connect button, then follow the prompts to sign in and grant Notion permission to read or write specific data. Review the requested permissions carefully before confirming, since some integrations can access workspace content broadly.

  4. Step 4

    Add the connection to a specific page or database

    Open any page or database where you want the integration active, click the ••• menu in the top-right corner, and choose More, then Connections. Search for the app in the list and select it to attach it to that page. This step is required even after connecting the app to your workspace, since access is granted page by page for security.

  5. Step 5

    Configure the integration's behavior

    Depending on the app, you may need to set additional options after connecting. Open Manage connections at the bottom of the same Connections menu to review and adjust each connection. If you're connecting a database-driven tool, it helps to first set up your structure using a guide on how to create a database.

  6. Step 6

    Test the connection with real content

    Add a block, embed, or synced item from the connected app to confirm data flows correctly. For example, embed a public video or map with the /embed command, then refresh the page to verify updates appear. If you're building pages that mix native content with integrations, review how to add blocks to keep layouts clean.

  7. Step 7

    Manage access for your team

    Once an integration is working, decide who on your team should see or edit it. Workspace owners can limit which connections members can install from Settings, then Connections, then Manage, but that control needs a paid-plan upgrade; on the Free plan it shows No restrictions. Review your team's access by checking how to add members to your workspace.

Why this matters

You're juggling incidents in Datadog, tasks in Asana, and notes in Notion, and switching tabs constantly slows you down. Connecting these tools lets you view, embed, or sync data right inside your pages, so your team collaborates in one place instead of hunting across five apps.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need a paid Notion plan to add integrations?

    No. The Connections catalog and its Connect buttons are available on the Free plan. Permission controls, like limiting which connections members can install, require upgrading.

  • Can I use integrations on the Notion mobile app?

    Set connections up from the Notion desktop or web app under Settings, then Connections.

  • Will integrating an app let me import or export data automatically?

    Depending on the app, a connection can pull content into Notion or send Notion updates out. For one-time transfers instead of live syncing, use Notion's built-in import and export tools found in page settings.

  • How do I remove a connection I no longer need?

    Go to Settings, then Connections, open the Manage tab, and choose View & manage to find the app and remove it. This revokes its access to your workspace, though you may also need to revoke permissions from within the third-party app's own settings.

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