## How to integrate test automation with Slack?
BugBug’s integration for Slack is designed to elevate your testing and issue management to a whole new level.
Stay informed about:
* failed test runs
* schedule suites results
* unexpected errors
* ...and many more.
Currently, it is possible to do that in two ways:
1. [Creating a Slack message alert](#creating-a-slack-message-alert) *(recommended)*
2. [Using Zapier integration](#using-zapier-integration)
## Creating a Slack message alert
If you use Slack on a daily basis, need real-time updates, and want to set it up as seamlessly as possible, this is the easiest way to go.
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Keep in mind that Slack integration is only available on paid plans. So any related features, such as Slack alerts, will not be available on the free plan.
More information about pricing can be found here:
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### Connect your Slack workspace with BugBug
Before you can create a new Slack Alert, you need to provide access to your Slack workspace.\
To do this:
1. Go to the "Integrations" page
2. Find Slack on the integrations list
3. Click on the "Manage" button
4. Continue by clicking on the "Connect" button
5. "Allow" BugBug to access your workspace data
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BugBug only needs information about available channels/users and permission to send messages to them.
More information about our privacy policy can be found here:
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After the last step, you will be automatically redirected to the "Integration Details" page.
### Create a Slack message alert
On this page, you can click the "Send a Slack message alert" link. This takes you to the "New Alert" view, where you can configure your first Slack message alert, eg. the message type or recipient.
If you don't know how to set up [Alerts](https://docs.bugbug.io/collaboration/alerts), you can read more about how to do it [here](https://docs.bugbug.io/collaboration/alerts#adding-a-new-alert-to-your-project).
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## Using Zapier integration
[Use Zapier for connecting BugBug to Slack to get notifications -->](https://docs.bugbug.io/integrations/zapier)
### Explore other ways of integrating BugBug with Slack
Check out other templates for [integrating BugBug with Slack](https://zapier.com/apps/bugbug/integrations)
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