ActionSlackUpdated May 2026

How do I update Slack profile fields?

Short answer: Drop the "Slack → Update Profile" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 45 Slack actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Display Name displayName	string	Optional	What appears in @mentions and channel lists.
Full Name realName	string	Optional	User's full name.
Title title	string	Optional	Job title shown in profile.
Phone phone	string	Optional	Phone number in profile.

Sample request

{
  "displayName": "{{trigger.displayName}}",
  "realName": "{{trigger.realName}}",
  "title": "{{trigger.title}}",
  "phone": "e.g. +14155551234"
}

Returns

{
  "ok": true,
  "raw": {},
  "real_name": "Alice Smith",
  "display_name": "Alice"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Update Profile.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Slack

1 Gmail triggers

Google Sheets → Slack

2 Google Sheets triggers

FAQ

Questions about Update Profile.

What does the Update Profile action do in Slack?

Updates Slack profile fields (display name, real name, title, phone, etc.) for the connected user. Requires a user token, not a bot token.

What inputs does Update Profile require?

Update Profile has no required inputs. Sensible defaults are applied if you leave fields blank.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Slack returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Update Profile support batch operations?

Yes. Run Update Profile inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Slack's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

More actions