How to create webhook URL in Slack?

In order to generate a webhook URL open your Slack and proceed with the following steps:

  1. Create your Slack app (Pick a name, choose a workspace to associate your app with, and then click Create App).

  2. From opened window select the Incoming Webhooks feature, and click the Activate Incoming Webhooks toggle to switch it ON.

  3. Now that Incoming Webhooks are enabled, the settings page should refresh and some extra options will appear. Click Add New Webhook to Workspace in order to proceed. Select a channel where you want to receive notifications and confirm by Allow button.

  4. Slack should now display Webhook URL - copy and paste it into the Webhook field in GitProtect.

  5. Official article on Slack knowledge base: here.

You can verify if your configuration is correct by selecting the Test button, which will send a test message to your channel. If everything works appropriately click Save to proceed.

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