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

# Slack OAuth

> Connect your Slack app for OAuth in Paragon

## Setup Guide

You can find your Slack app credentials by visiting your [Slack App dashboard](https://api.slack.com/apps).

<Info>
  **Note:** You'll need to create a new Slack app if you don't already have one.
</Info>

You'll need the following information to set up your Slack App with Paragon:

* App Name

* Client ID

* Client Secret

* Scopes Requested

### 1. Gather your credentials

1. Log in to your [Slack App dashboard](https://api.slack.com/apps).

2. Navigate to **Basic Information** in the sidebar, then scroll to **App Credentials**.

### 2. Add your Slack app to Paragon

1. Click the "**Trigger**" step in the workflow canvas, and choose **OAuth** from the sidebar.

2. Under **Connect an OAuth-enabled app**, choose "**Add a new OAuth-enabled app**" and select "**Slack**".

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### 3. Input your credentials

Fill out your credentials from [Step 1](/automate/resources/oauth/slack#1-gather-your-credentials) in their respective sections:

* **App Name:** Chosen name for your application.

* **Client ID:** Found under Basic Information > App Credentials on your Slack App page.

* **Client Secret:** Found under Basic Information > App Credentials on your Slack App page.

* **Scopes Requested:** A space-separated list of OAuth scopes. A complete list of Slack's scopes is [here](https://api.slack.com/docs/oauth-scopes).

Press the green "Connect" button to save your credentials.

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### 4. Add the Redirect URL to your Slack app

Paragon provides a redirect URL to send information to your Slack app. To add the redirect URL to your Slack app:

1\. Copy the link under "**Redirect URL"** in Paragon.

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2\. In your Slack App page sidebar, navigate to **OAuth & Permissions > Redirect URLs**.

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3\. Press "**Add New Redirect URL**".

4\. Paste-in the redirect URL from Paragon.

5\. Press "**Add**", then press "**Save URLs**".

<Info>
  **Note:** You'll need to add your workflow-specific redirect URL to your Slack
  app for every workflow using your Slack app.
</Info>

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## OAuth-enabled Actions

Ready to use your OAuth-enabled app in your workflow? Check out our OAuth-enabled action documentation [here](/automate/building-workflows/configuring-oauth#oauth-enabled-actions) to get started!

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