Channel: Slack

Slack Notifications

Slack notifications allow your team to receive real-time updates about Vaktum events directly in your Slack workspace.

Setting Up Slack Notifications

1. Navigate to Workspace Settings → Notifications
2. Click "Add Notification Channel"
3. Select "Slack" as the channel type
4. Configure the following settings:
   • Slack Webhook URL: Enter the webhook URL from your Slack app
   • Channel: Specify the Slack channel (e.g., #api-monitoring)
   • Event Types: Select which events should trigger Slack notifications
   • Environments: Choose which environments to monitor

Creating a Slack App for Vaktum

To set up Slack notifications, you'll need to create a Slack app:

1. Go to api.slack.com/apps and click "Create New App"
2. Choose "From scratch" and provide a name and workspace
3. Navigate to "Incoming Webhooks" and enable this feature
4. Click "Add New Webhook to Workspace"
5. Select the channel where notifications should be posted
6. Copy the webhook URL and paste it into Vaktum's Slack notification settings

Troubleshooting Slack Notifications

If you're not receiving Slack notifications:

1. Verify the webhook URL is correct and still active
2. Check that the Slack app has permission to post to the channel
3. Ensure notification events are properly configured
4. Verify that the Slack workspace and channel still exist
5. Check if there are any API rate limits affecting delivery

Security Considerations

• Webhook Security: Treat Slack webhook URLs as sensitive credentials
• Channel Privacy: Consider the sensitivity of information sent to Slack channels
• Workspace Retention: Be aware of your Slack workspace's message retention policies
• User Access: Consider who has access to channels receiving notifications