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

# Slack

> Receive real-time issue updates without leaving your Slack workspace

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/nightwatch/Qtc1X91BNDsWQmmd/images/integrations-slack.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Qtc1X91BNDsWQmmd&q=85&s=b8ce4250eab26964bfe32eb19f3a76f6" alt="Slack" width="1200" height="600" data-path="images/integrations-slack.png" />

## Getting started

Connect Nightwatch to your Slack workspace to receive instant notifications about new issues, reopened issues, and status updates for any application in your organization.

<Info>
  Prerequisite: You'll need permission to install apps in your Slack workspace.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to settings">
    From your Nightwatch dashboard, click **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your application">
    Choose the application you want to receive Slack notifications for.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect to Slack">
    In the **Issues** settings, find the Integration area and click **Add to Slack**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your channel">
    Slack will open asking you to select a channel for notifications. Select your channel and click **Allow**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your notifications">
    You will be redirected back to Nightwatch, where you can configure which events to send to Slack:

    * **New issues**
    * **Reopened issues**
    * **Status changes**
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Reconnecting or disconnecting

<Steps>
  <Step title="Reconnect to Slack">
    Having connection issues? Go to your application settings and click
    **Reconnect to Slack** to re-authorize.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disconnect from Slack">
    To remove the integration, go to your application settings and click
    **Disconnect from Slack**. You can always reconnect later.
  </Step>
</Steps>