- This is a lot of permissions for Slack and it seems like too much…?
- Is there any way to only allow slack to have permissions for a certain set of pages?
- This would be ideal
Notion can see and write all of slack but that’d be fine. It’s just the other way around that matters
Is it possible to give access to slack, zapier, or other connections in notion but only give access to a certain group of pages? I tried connecting slack but it's asking for access to all my pages which is too much. I see I can give it access to a full workspace, but I want to give it access to just a part of a workspace
Based on the screenshot you provided, it looks like the Slack integration with Notion is requesting broad permissions that may not align with your preference to limit access to only a certain group of pages. This is a common concern when dealing with integrations where you want to maintain a level of privacy and control over the data shared between platforms.
Unfortunately, as of my last update in April 2023, Notion's integration permissions are not granular to the extent that they allow you to restrict access to only certain pages or groups of pages within a workspace. When you grant an integration access to a workspace in Notion, it typically has access to all pages that you have access to within that workspace.
However, there are some potential workarounds you could consider:
- Separate Workspace: If you have pages that you don't want to be accessed by Slack or other integrations, you could consider moving those pages to a separate workspace. You can then integrate Slack with the workspace that only contains the pages you're comfortable sharing.
- Page Locking: Notion has a feature that allows you to lock pages, which could prevent edits from integrations. However, this doesn't restrict viewing permissions.
- Sub-pages: If the pages you want to share are sub-pages of a parent page you're comfortable sharing, you could integrate at the parent page level. Some integrations allow you to specify the page (and its sub-pages) that they should interact with.
- Notion API: With the Notion API, you could potentially create more tailored integrations that only interact with specific pages. This would require custom development and might be more complex than using off-the-shelf integration services like Zapier.
- Feedback to Notion: If the current permission model doesn't meet your needs, consider providing feedback to Notion. As a user-driven platform, they may consider such feedback for future updates.
For the most current and specific guidance, you may need to refer to Notion's own support resources or contact their support team directly. They might have updated their features or provided new options for integration permissions since my last update.
Is it possible to give access to slack, zapier, or other connections in notion but only give access to a certain group of pages? I tried connecting slack but it's asking for access to all my pages which is too much. I see I can give it access to a full workspace, but I want to give it access to just a part of a workspace
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The permissions request you're seeing during the Slack integration process indicates that the integration is designed to have access to any pages you can access within the Notion workspace. This broad level of permission is a common security measure to prevent the creation of overly complex permission systems that could potentially lead to unintentional data exposure.
However, to address your concern, here are a few steps and considerations you can take to limit the scope of access for integrations like Slack or Zapier:
- Restrict Access at the Page Level: You can manage who has access to specific pages within your workspace. This won't change the permissions requested by the integration, but it can ensure that only certain pages are visible to the integration based on your access rights.
- Create a Dedicated Workspace: If you're looking to integrate with Slack or Zapier and only want to give access to certain pages, consider creating a separate workspace in Notion for those pages you're willing to share. You can then integrate this workspace with Slack, which will limit the access to just the content within that workspace.
- Use Shared Pages: Instead of sharing an entire workspace, you can share individual pages with the integration. When you share a page with the integration, only that page and any sub-pages nested within it will be accessible to the integration.
- Custom Integration: Utilize Notion's API to create a custom integration. This way, you can define exactly which pages the integration should interact with. This requires more technical expertise as you will need to write code that uses the Notion API to manage the integration's interactions.
- Integration Settings: Check if the integration settings within Notion or the third-party service provide options to restrict access. Some integrations might offer more granular control over what data they can access.
- Consult Documentation: Both Notion and the third-party service (like Zapier) have documentation and support channels. These can be valuable resources for learning how to set up integrations with the desired level of data access.
- Feedback to Service Providers: If the current integration capabilities don't meet your needs, you can provide feedback to Notion and the third-party service. They might consider such feedback for future updates to their integration options.
Currently, the ability to give such granular access directly within Notion's built-in integration settings may not be possible. You may have to use a combination of the suggestions above to work around these limitations.
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I thought that this was possible to do. Please search bing for the latest updates and see if there are any other workarounds to set permissions for connections. How about a teamspace- can you set up connections for just a particular teamspace?
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It is indeed possible to manage access and permissions more granularly within Notion, especially when it comes to teamspaces. You can create an Open, Closed, or Private teamspace and customize access levels accordingly. For instance, in an Open teamspace, you can set permissions for non-members, whereas in Closed and Private teamspaces, you can adjust permissions for members and restrict access for those who are not part of the teamspace.
For further control, within a teamspace, you can assign custom permissions to groups and individuals. This means that you could create a group with specific access rights and add that group to a teamspace. Pages within a teamspace will inherit the teamspace’s permission settings by default, but you can change permissions at the individual page level to determine who can view, edit, comment, or share each page.
When it comes to integrations like Slack or Zapier, Notion's API allows you to selectively share pages with an integration. During the authorization process, users can pick which pages to grant an integration access to. This provides the flexibility to share only specific pages with an integration, without exposing your entire workspace or even all the contents of a teamspace.
In summary, by utilizing teamspaces and managing permissions for groups and individual pages, you can set up integrations with tools like Slack or Zapier for just a particular part of your workspace in Notion. This allows you to maintain tighter control over what each integration can access and interact with. For more detailed steps and guidance, you can refer to Notion’s documentation on teamspaces and groups and authorization with the Notion API.
How much does zapier cost for this?
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Zapier offers various pricing plans that can fit different business needs. The Starter plan, for example, begins at $19.99 per month when billed annually, and it allows up to 750 tasks per month with the ability to use three premium apps. If you need more tasks, you can increase the limit to 1,500, which will adjust the price accordingly.
For more robust needs, the Professional plan starts at $49 per month with annual billing and offers up to 2,000 tasks per month. This plan includes features like Zap paths and advanced Zap settings, along with unlimited premium apps.
Larger teams might consider the Team plan, which starts at $69 per month when billed annually, offering 50,000 tasks per month and features like unlimited users, shared app connections, and premier support.
The Company plan, suitable for larger organizations, starts at $599 per month and includes advanced admin permissions and custom data retention options.
Each of these plans can scale the number of tasks up to 2 million if needed, but of course, the price would also scale accordingly. It's important to assess your expected volume of tasks and integrations when choosing a plan to ensure it aligns with your operational needs and budget.
How easy or difficult is it to use Notion api to selectively share pages with connections? How exactly can you restrict the access for a connection like zapier or slack to a teamspace? What are the instructions
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Using the Notion API to selectively share pages with integrations like Zapier or Slack involves creating an integration within Notion and then using the authorization flow to grant that integration access to specific pages or databases.
Here's a high-level overview of the steps you would take:
- Create an Internal Integration: Go to your Notion settings and create an internal integration to generate an internal integration token, which you'll need for any API-based automations or workflows.
- Conversion to a Public Integration: If you're developing a public integration, you start by creating an internal integration and then convert it to a public integration following Notion's developer guide.
- Granular Permission Setup: During the setup process, you can define the access level the integration will request from users, such as read-only, write, or insert content permissions.
- Authorization Process: Direct users to the integration's authorization URL, where they will be prompted to grant access. They can select the pages or databases to share with the integration.
- Access Token Creation: After the user grants access, Notion redirects them to your specified redirect URI and includes a temporary authorization code. You then exchange this code for an access token, which allows your integration to interact with the shared pages or databases.
- Page Picker Interface: Users have the option to select pages and databases to share with the integration. They must have full access to a resource to share it with an integration.
- Finalize Access: After selecting the pages, the user confirms by clicking
Allow access, completing the authorization flow.
The complexity of this process can vary depending on your technical expertise and familiarity with OAuth flows and APIs. It may be straightforward if you have experience with such integrations, but it could be quite complex for those who are new to using APIs and programming.
For restricting access to a teamspace, it's important to note that integrations are initially internal and workspace-specific. You can't change the associated workspace without creating a new integration. Thus, you'd typically manage access within the teamspace by sharing specific pages or databases with the integration rather than the entire teamspace.
For detailed instructions and the technical implementation, refer to Notion's documentation on creating integrations and authorization for a complete guide.