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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Check" from Pingdom.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Reminder" in Slack.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
- New Check
Triggers when a new check is added.
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- Choose ContactRequired
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- Optimized data
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- New Contact
Triggers when a new contact is added.
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- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
ActionWrite- New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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Practical ways you can use Pingdom and Slack
Get website downtime alerts in Slack
Stay updated on website performance in real-time. When Pingdom detects downtime on your website, Zapier sends an alert with details to your Slack channel. This ensures you address issues promptly, minimizing downtime and maintaining your service levels.
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Post Pingdom alerts to Slack channels
Keep your engineering team informed. Whenever Pingdom flags a website performance alert, Zapier delivers those details to a designated Slack channel. This keeps the team focused on fixing issues quickly and improving system reliability.
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Monitor website issues with Slack notifications
Streamline IT operations. When Pingdom sends out an alert about website outages or performance issues, Zapier posts that alert in a specific Slack channel so that your IT team can act immediately to maintain system performance and uptime.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pingdom + Slack integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Pingdom and Slack
How do I integrate Pingdom with Slack?
To integrate Pingdom with Slack, you’ll need to set up a Zap in our platform. Choose Pingdom as your trigger app and select the event that will kick off your Zap, such as a new alert. Then, connect your Slack account and choose the action, like sending a message to a specific Slack channel.
What triggers can I use for the Pingdom and Slack integration?
When integrating Pingdom with Slack, you can use triggers like 'New Alert', 'New Check Created', or 'Check Paused/Resumed'. Once these events occur in Pingdom, they will automatically send updates to your chosen Slack channel.
Can I customize the message sent to Slack from Pingdom alerts?
Yes, you can customize the messages sent to Slack by configuring the Zap's action step. You can include details from the Pingdom alert such as check name, status, and time of alert in the message body.
Is it possible to send alerts to different channels based on the type of alert in Pingdom?
Definitely. When setting up your Zap, you can create multiple Zaps for different types of alerts and configure each one to send messages to different Slack channels based on your criteria.
What should I do if my Pingdom data is not triggering any actions in Slack?
Ensure that both your Pingdom and Slack accounts are properly connected within our platform. Double-check that the trigger event in Pingdom is active and correctly configured. Review any error logs for more specific troubleshooting information.
How can I include only critical alerts from Pingdom in my Slack channel?
During the Zap setup, you can add a filter step after selecting your trigger. Set the filter condition so that only critical alerts (based on severity or status) pass through and reach your specified Slack channel.
Do we support integrations between other monitoring services and Slack similar to Pingdom?
Yes, we support integrations with various other monitoring services such as Datadog or New Relic with similar ease of setting up triggers for events and sending notifications directly into your chosen platforms like Slack.
