# Slack

## Slack Notifications in BuildingPro Suites

The **Slack** notification provider in BuildingPro Suites enables the configuration and management of notifications that are delivered directly in a Slack channel or group. This is particularly helpful for forwarding alarms and other important information to teams in real time.

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## Configuration

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* **Note:** Enter a note or description that is relevant for the configuration. This could be the name of the Slack channel, for example.
* **Token:** Enter the token that is required for authentication with Slack. This token must be generated in the Slack administrator 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 allows you to summarize multiple alarms and send them in a single message.

{% content-ref url="/pages/IcUjCEYEjWrNej1igYET" %}
[Group Escalations](/collection/platform/platform-core/alert-and-escalation/escalations/group-escalations.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Slack Templates

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BuildingPro Suites offers the possibility to customize individual templates for Slack notifications. These templates define what the text style, structure, and content of the notification look like.

{% content-ref url="/pages/lUdHpKau2od0aDuILzYr" %}
[Twig Templating in BuildingPro Suites](/collection/academy/twig-templating-in-eliona.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* **Customize template:** Navigate to your Slack template and click on the edit symbol.
* **Override standard:** Activate the **"Override standard"** option to make individual changes to the template. As soon as this option is active, you can edit the notification text.
* **Format & style edit:** The Slack text can be customized to make the desired message clear and easy to understand.

  **Example for an alarm text:**

  ```csharp
  BuildingPro Suites 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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