> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.backline.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack Integration

> Receive Backline notifications in Slack

## 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.

## 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

## 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

## Connecting Slack

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Integrations">
    In Backline, go to the Integration Hub from the main menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Slack">
    Find and click on the Slack integration card.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authorize with OAuth">
    Click **Connect** to authorize using Backline Slack's secure OAuth flow. You'll be redirected to Slack to approve access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install Backline App">
    On Slack, review and approve the requested permissions to install the Backline app in your workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Return to Backline">
    Once authorized, Backline will securely link to your workspace and redirect you back to the integration page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite Backline to the Channel">
    In Slack, invite the Backline app to the channel you want to receive notifications in by running `/invite @Backline` in that channel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Channel">
    In the Configuration tab, select the channel where Backline will send messages and communicate with your team.

    <Note>
      Only channels the Backline app has been invited to appear in the dropdown.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After Connection

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

## Managing the Integration

### Changing Channels

To send notifications to a different channel:

1. In Slack, invite the Backline app to the new channel (`/invite @Backline`) if it isn't already a member
2. Open the Integration Hub
3. Click **Configure** on the Slack integration card
4. In the Configuration tab, select the new channel
5. Save your changes