> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.powerfulform.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.powerfulform.com/integrations/slack.md).

# Slack integration

Post every form submission into a Slack channel with an incoming webhook.

## How to set it up

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### Get Slack Webhook URL

1. Open the Slack guide <https://docs.slack.dev/messaging/sending-messages-using-incoming-webhooks/> > then click **Create an App**.

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2. Click **Create New App** > select your Slack workspace > enter your app name > click **Create App**

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3. Enable Incoming Webhooks

* In the left sidebar, open **Incoming Webhooks**
* Turn on **Activate Incoming Webhooks**

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4. Click **Add New Webhook >** select the Slack channel you want to receive notifications in > click **Allow**

Slack will generate a Webhook URL.

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5. Copy the generated Webhook URL

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{% step %}

### Add Webhook to Form App & Test

1. Open the app > click Forms > open the form
2. Navigate to the **Slack Integration** section > turn on the **Slack** option

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3. Paste the Slack **Webhook URL** into the webhook field

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3. Add the variables of the form fields to the slack message
4. Click **Save** to enable the integration
5. Submit a test form entry.

If setup is correct, the submission notification will appear in your selected Slack channel.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

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## Next steps

* [Admin email notification](/email-notifications/admin-notification.md) — get notified by email as well.
* [How integrations work](/integrations/how-integrations-work.md) — what a connection does and where it is configured.
* [Contact support](/help/contact-support.md) — if the connection still does not work.
