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Overview

Slack is a messaging platform for team communication. This integration connects Backline with Slack to notify teams about security events and automate remediation workflows directly in their channels.

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What You Can Do

With the Slack integration, you can:
  • Receive real-time remediation alerts and updates
  • Get notified about security events in your workspace
  • Stay informed about vulnerability remediation progress

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Prerequisites

Before connecting Slack, ensure you have:
  • A Slack workspace
  • Permission to install apps in your workspace
  • Access to the channels where you want notifications

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Connecting Slack

1

Navigate to Integrations

In Backline, go to the Integration Hub from the main menu.
2

Select Slack

Find and click on the Slack integration card.
3

Authorize with OAuth

Click Connect to authorize using Backline Slack’s secure OAuth flow. You’ll be redirected to Slack to approve access.
4

Install Backline App

On Slack, review and approve the requested permissions to install the Backline app in your workspace.
5

Return to Backline

Once authorized, Backline will securely link to your workspace and redirect you back to the integration page.
6

Configure Channel

In the Configuration tab, select the channel where Backline will send messages and communicate with your team.

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After Connection

Once connected, you can select channels where Backline will send real-time remediation alerts and updates about security events in your repositories.

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Managing the Integration

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Changing Channels

To send notifications to a different channel:
  1. Open the Integration Hub
  2. Click Configure on the Slack integration card
  3. In the Configuration tab, select a new channel
  4. Save your changes