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

# Slack

> Use Slack with ApyGuard to improve visibility and collaboration around API security findings and updates.

## Overview

Slack integration helps teams share visibility around findings, scan activity, and follow-up work inside communication workflows they already use.

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    Make it easier for teams to stay informed about important security events.
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  <Card title="Operational collaboration" icon="users">
    Improve coordination between engineering and security through shared visibility.
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## Connect Slack from the ApyGuard integrations panel

1. Go to **Settings → Integrations**.
2. Open the **Communication** tab.
3. Find the **Slack** card.
4. Click **Connect first** or turn the toggle on.
5. In the ApyGuard dialog, click **Continue with Slack**.
6. ApyGuard redirects you to Slack so you can choose the workspace and approve the requested permissions.
7. After approval, Slack redirects you back to ApyGuard.
8. Return to the integrations panel and confirm the Slack card now shows **Connected**.
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## What ApyGuard does during setup

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    ApyGuard requests an OAuth URL from the backend and redirects the user to Slack to complete authorization.
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    After the Slack approval step finishes, ApyGuard refreshes the integration state and shows the connection result in the integrations panel.
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## Re-enable or disable Slack

* If Slack is already integrated but currently disabled, turning the toggle on enables it again without repeating the full OAuth flow.
* To disable Slack, turn the toggle off in the integrations panel.

## Related pages

* [Integrations Overview](/integrations/overview)
* [Alerts & Notifications](/monitoring-and-posture/alerts-and-notifications)