Step 1: Create a New Slack Channel
Open Slack: Log in to your Slack workspace.
Create Channel: Click on the small arrow icon next to “Channels” to create a new channel.
Name the Channel: Enter the desired channel name (e.g., dots-slack-integration).
Set Visibility: Choose whether the channel will be public .
Click on “Create” to finalize the new channel.
You can add relevant people to the channel or click on “Skip for now”. (You can always add more people from your organization later on).
Step 2: Connect the integration
Navigate to the integrations page on the Dots platform.
Initiate Slack Connection → Click on “Allow & Continue”.
A Slack interface will appear prompting the user to choose their workspace. Select Workspace: Choose the appropriate Slack workspace.
Select Channel: Choose the channel you created earlier in step 1.
Click on “Allow” and “Continue” to proceed.
Confirm Integration: After authorization, you should be redirected to your Dots dashboard integration page.
The platform should display a message indicating that Slack is connected.
WE ARE NOT DONE YET!
Step 3: Add Dots App to Slack Channel.
Enter back to the Slack, and go to the dedicated channel you created in Step 1.
Tag and Add to Channel the Dots App: write- @dots -and a dropdown will open. Choose from the dropdown Dots App and press enter.
A window will appear in Slack, asking you if you would like to add this “person” (=Dots App)
Please click on “Add to Channel”.
Your Slack integration is Complete!
If you had any issues during this integration please contact our support from your Dots dashboard (Bottom left index) or send us an email to support@dotstech.com.