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Send a message with Slack

Connect Slack and send a message from an API or an event trigger.

TEMPLATE AVAILABLE

If you wish to skip the manual setup, there is a workflow template available called Send Slack Message. You can find it inside the templates available when creating an API workflow.

Steps at a glance

1. Connect Slack from the Integrations subtab in Data & API.
2. Choose where you want to send messages (an API or an event trigger).
3. Send the message from your API or event trigger.

1) Connect Slack

1. In the editor, open the Data & API tab, then open the Integrations subtab.
2. Open Slack and connect it.
3. Save your configuration.

2) Send a message from an API

1. Open the Data & API tab, then open the Backend Workflows subtab and go to API Endpoints.
2. Create (or open) an API endpoint.
3. Add the Slack action and choose:
   • Channel
   • Message text
4. Test the endpoint and confirm the message arrives in Slack.

3) Send a message from an event trigger

Use an event trigger when you want Slack messages to be automatic (for example after sign up or when a record changes).

Common pitfalls

Message is not delivered

• Confirm the Slack integration has access to the channel.

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