# Slack Webhook

Slack integration with Akto enables automatic notifications in your Slack channels when new API endpoints are discovered and security issues are detected. This integration ensures your team stays informed about API changes and potential security concerns in real-time within your Slack workspace.

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### Quick Access Steps

1. **Access Integration**
   * Login to Akto Dashboard
   * Go to Settings → Integrations
   * Find "Slack"
   * Click "Configure"
2. **Slack Setup**
   * Create a new Slack channel or select existing one
   * Add Incoming Webhook app to your Slack workspace
   * Copy the Webhook URL
3. **Complete Setup**
   * Paste Slack Webhook URL in Akto
   * Click "Add Slack Webhook"

Below is an example:

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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.akto.io/alerts/slack-webhook.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.