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 Connections, and select the integration to link it to that specific page or database.
Steps at a glance
- Open Settings and select Connections from the sidebar
- Search or filter by category to find an app
- Click Connect and authorize the integration
- Open a page or database and click the ••• menu
- Select Connections and choose the app to link it
- Configure any sync or data permissions the app requests
- Test the connection by adding content from the app
Summary
Notion connections let you bring outside tools like Datadog, Slack, and Loom 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
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 Workspace section, click Connections to see every app available to your workspace. Both members and workspace owners can access this page and add new connections.
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 Loom, Slack, or Datadog. You can also browse by category filters like Communication, Security, or Productivity if you're not sure of the exact name. Connections built with multiple capabilities appear as a single entry even if they cover several use cases.
Step 3
Connect and authorize the app
Click the connection card, then select Connect. You'll be redirected to the app's own login or authorization screen, where you grant Notion permission to read or write specific data. Review the requested permissions carefully before confirming, since some integrations can access workspace content broadly.
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 Connections. Select the app from the list 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.
Step 5
Configure the integration's behavior
Depending on the app, you may need to set additional options, like choosing which channel a Slack notification posts to or which log stream Datadog pulls from. Check the integration's own settings panel, usually accessible from the same ••• menu, to adjust these details. 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.
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 Loom video or pull in a log snippet, 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.
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 restrict which connections members are allowed to install on Enterprise plans, but on free and standard plans any member can add approved connections. Review your team's access by checking how to add members to your workspace.
Why this matters
You're juggling security logs in Datadog, videos in Loom, and tasks 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, most connections, including popular free tools, are available on Notion's free plan. Some advanced permission controls, like restricting which connections members can install, are limited to Enterprise plans.
Can I use integrations on the Notion mobile app?
Yes, once a connection is added and linked to a page from desktop, it displays on mobile too. However, initial setup and authorization steps are easier to complete on desktop or a mobile browser rather than the Notion app itself.
Will integrating an app let me import or export data automatically?
Many connections support two-way data flow, such as pulling logs into a page or sending Notion updates to another tool. 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, find the app, and select Remove or Disconnect. 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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