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

# Slack

Get notified on your teams achievements, risks and progress by integrating Slack with Haystack. To integrate Slack, follow the below steps!

### **1. Head to Integrations**

Select [integrations](https://dash.usehaystack.io/hub/integrations) from the top left drop down menu on your Haystack dashboard

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### **2. You will now be redirected to the Slack to approve Haystack**

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1. **Click "Allow" on this page to approve Haystack Slack Integration**
2. **If you are a Slack admin, your integration is now complete**
3. **If you are not a Slack admin,**

   a. Contact your admin to approve your request.

   b. Once your Slack admin approved the request, your integration will be complete.

## FAQ

### Cannot find channel <a href="#h_70c375beca" id="h_70c375beca"></a>

Sometimes due to Slack API Limitations, we have trouble displaying all your channels. In these cases, you can always add the channel by using the [channel ID](https://stackoverflow.com/a/44883343).

### Cannot see private channels <a href="#h_9dc75dab6d" id="h_9dc75dab6d"></a>

This is caused due to private channels requiring explicit invitation of a Slack Bot.

You can invite the bot to a channel by typing `/invite @Haystack`.

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After that bot has joined the channel, you might need to refresh the [page](https://dash.usehaystack.io/hub/settings/alerts) for the app to show you the newly accessible channel.

### Too Many Applications <a href="#h_aca9180c6d" id="h_aca9180c6d"></a>

Slack free tier allows only [10 applications](https://slack.com/intl/en-sg/help/articles/115002422943-Message-file-and-app-limits-on-the-free-version-of-Slack#:~:text=App%20installation%20limit,team%20count%20towards%20this%20limit) per workspace. There are two ways to move forward;

1. [Upgrade to Slack paid plan](https://app.slack.com/plans) and have unlimited application slots
2. Delete an unused application to free a slot. You can achieve this by going to [slack.com/apps](https://slack.com/apps) and navigating to "Manage" link on the top right corner.

### Internal Server Error <a href="#h_3f5abc1df9" id="h_3f5abc1df9"></a>

After allowing permissions to Haystack Slack Bot, you should be redirected to the [Integrations page](https://dash.usehaystack.io/hub/integrations/slack). Instead of redirecting, if you see Internal Server Error, please reach out to us by emailing <support@usehaystack.io> or messaging us from Intercom chatbot on the bottom right corner of every page.


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