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# Slack
## Slack notifications in Eliona
The notification provider **Slack** in Eliona enables the configuration and management of notifications that are delivered directly in a Slack channel or Slack group. This is especially helpful for forwarding alarms and other important information to teams in real time.
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## **Configuration**
* **Note:**\
Enter a note or description relevant to the configuration. This could, for example, be the name of the Slack channel.
* **Token:**\
Enter the token required for authentication with Slack. This token must be generated in the Slack admin area.
* **Save:**\
Click on **"Save"**, to apply the configuration.
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## **Combining alarms**
Alarms can also be grouped here, as with other notification providers. This makes it possible to combine multiple alarms and send them in a single message.
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[Group escalations](/collection/english-v14/documentation/alarme-regeln-und-eskalationen/eskalationen/eskalationen-gruppieren.md)
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## **Slack templates**
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[Twig templating in Eliona](/collection/english-v14/academy/twig-templating-in-eliona.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
Eliona offers the ability to customize individual templates for Slack notifications. These templates determine what the text style, structure, and content of the notification look like.
* **Customize template:**\
Navigate to your Slack template and click the edit icon.
* **Override default:**\
Activate the option **"Override default"**, to make individual changes to the template.\
Once this option is enabled, you can edit the notification text.
* **Edit format & style:**\
The Slack text can be customized to present the desired message clearly and understandably.
**Example of an alarm text:**
```csharp
Eliona Alarm: {{asset.name}} ({{asset.gai}}) - {{alarm.msg}}
{% if alarm.gone_ts is null %}https://{{domain_name}}/alarms?alarm_id={{alarm.alarm_id}}
{% else %}https://{{domain_name}}/alarms/history{% endif %}
```
* **Save:**\
Click on **"Save"**, to apply the changes. All future notifications will then use the customized template.
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