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

# Connect Slack notifications

> Connect a Slack workspace and choose the default channel for agent automations.

Connect Slack when automations need to notify your team. The integration stores the connection, while each automation controls when it sends a message.

<Note>
  Only workspace owners and admins can connect Slack.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the Slack install">
    Select an agent, open **Integrations**, and click **Connect Slack**. Approve the Clerk Chat app
    in the Slack workspace you want to use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a default channel">
    Return to **Integrations** and click **Configure** on the Slack card. Select **Default
    notification channel**, then click **Save Channel**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send a test message">
    Click **Send Test**. Check the saved default channel for the sample notification.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use Slack in an automation">
    Open **Automations** and configure a Slack notification or lead alert. Leave its channel blank
    to use the integration's default channel.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Fix missing Slack channels

Reconnect Slack if Clerk Chat asks for renewed access. You can enter a channel ID manually when the channel list isn't available.

Private channels require access for the installed Slack app. Confirm the app belongs to the channel before testing the notification.


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