# Setup slack notifications

To use Slack, you need to create a [Slack app](https://api.slack.com/apps/new).

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After creation, navigate to "Incoming webhooks" and activate them.

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Click on "Add new Webhook to Workspace" and follow the configuration process:

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Then copy the webhook URL and paste it into your hostware settings.