> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wonderchat.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wonderchat.io/integration-guides/slack/slack-via-zapier.md). # Slack (via Zapier) By integrating Wonderchat with Slack, it allows your team members to chat with your Wonderbot. **Required tools:** * Zapier * A Slack account * A dedicated channel for conversations with your Wonderchat bot **View our Slack template here:** {% embed url="" %} *** ## Overview of our Slack Integration Template The Slack Integration Template consists of three key steps to follow:

*** ## Setting Up in Slack ### Step 1: Open Wonderchat's Slack Template on Zapier 1. To set up your Wonderchat Bot on Zapier, you would need to open our ↗ [Slack Integration Template](https://zapier.com/shared/wonderchat-on-slack-integration/ffb9807106dc7ead3a488df59d333cc6b2f5fd5b) 2. Sign in with your Slack account to create your first event. ### Step 2: Choose Trigger Event for Slack We recommend selecting '**New Message Posted to Channel**' as the trigger event for messages in your chosen Slack channel.

Select **"New Message Posted to Channel"**

### Step 3: Sign in to Slack to continue

### Step 4: Select the Slack Channel for Hosting Your Wonderchat Bot In this example, we have selected our channel as "Wonderchat-Zapier"

### Step 5: Test the Trigger

*** ## Asking Questions in Wonderchat ### Step 1: Under App & Event, select 'Wonderchat'

### Step 2: Under Action event, select 'Ask Question'

### Step 3: In a separate tab, retrieve your API Keys from ↗ [Wonderchat](https://app.wonderchat.io/) #### How to Retrieve API Keys from Wonderchat * From the left-panel on the Wonderchat App, go to **Settings** > **API Keys** > **"Generate API Key"** * Click the 'Show' icon, and copy the API Key generated

### Step 4: Go back to Zapier app, sign in under 'Account'

### Step 5: In the sign in pop-up window, paste your API Key

### Step 6: Under Questions, select 'Text' option

### Step 7: In the separate tab, retrieve your Wonderchat's Chatbot ID #### How to retrieve Chatbot ID * Go to **Dashboard** > **Actions (⋮)** > "**View Chatbot"** * Your Chatbot ID can be found at the end of your chatbot URL {% hint style="info" %} For example, your chatbot url is: [https://app.wonderchat.io/chatbot/**cm0w2lbcf0fyienmkv56pepde**](https://app.wonderchat.io/chatbot/cm0w2lbcf0fyienmkv56prpce) Your Chatbot ID is therefore: "[**cm0w2lbcf0fyienmkv56pepde**](https://app.wonderchat.io/chatbot/cm0w2lbcf0fyienmkv56prpce)**"** {% endhint %} ### Step 8: Paste your Chatbot ID

### Step 9: Leave 'Chatlog ID' field blank. Press 'Continue'.

### Step 10: Test the Action to Ensure It Works in Your Slack Channel

*** ## Sending Channel Message in Slack ### Step 1: Select 'Slack' as app

### Step 2: Under Event, select "Send Channel Message"

### Step 3: Select your Slack account {% hint style="info" %} Ensure the account connected is the same one used to create the channel. {% endhint %}

### Step 4: Configure Settings #### Channel * Please selected as the name of channel you wish for your bot to reside in

#### Message Text * Under **'Ask Questions from Wonderchat'** dropdown, choose **'Response'**

Click on '+' > Under '2. Ask Question' > Select 'Response'

#### Send as a bot * Please select '**YES**' for this option.

#### Bot Name * Enter name of your chatbot, e.g. 'Wonderchat'

#### Bot Icon * Share a link to the profile picture of your chatbot, e.g. from Google Drive

#### Include a Link to your Zap * Please select '**NO'** for this option * Recommended to turn off to prevent link crowding

#### Attach Image by URL * Please leave this field blank

#### Auto-Expand Links * Please select '**NO'** for this option * Recommended to turn off, unless you would like to show links as thumbnails

#### Link Usernames and Channel Names * Please select '**YES**' for this option

#### Schedule At / File / Thread / Send Channel Message * These fields are **optional**, and don’t need to be filled in unless you want to customize them for your specific needs. * We’re offering a recommended setup for using Wonderchat on Slack, but you’re free to modify it as you see fit. ### Step 5: Test your Zap You can select 'Test Step' to see how your configurations would turn out.

Click 'Test step' to try out configurations

### Step 6: Publish your Zap

You’re all ready to go, hit “publish” to set-up your Zap! You’re now ready to use your Wonderchat bot on Slack. *** If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to us at ****