DNSFilter + Slack

Send Slack messages when DNSFilter hostnames are not resolving

Stay on top of any unresolved dynamic hostnames in DNSFilter by setting up this workflow. When a hostname fails to resolve, this automated process posts a message to a selected Slack channel in real time. Ensure your network stability by promptly addressing these DNS resolution issues, all while keeping communication smooth and effortless on your favorite chat platform.

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Dynamic Hostname Not Resolving
Triggers when a dynamic hostname is not resolving.
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Send Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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- Organization
- Site
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- Site
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- Organization
- Site
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- MSPRequired
- NameRequired
- AddressRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- PolicyRequired
- DomainRequired
Action
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- OrganizationRequired
- PolicyRequired
- CategoryRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- SiteRequired
- PolicyRequired
Action
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Organization
- Site
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- Organization
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- Organization
- Site
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- OrganizationRequired
- PolicyRequired
- CategoryRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- PolicyRequired
- DomainRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- SiteRequired
- Roaming ClientRequired
- PolicyRequired
Action
Write
- OrganizationRequired
- NameRequired
- Address
- Disable Roaming Clients for conflicting VPN agents?
- IPs/Hostnames
Action
Write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
- Reaction
- User
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
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- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
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Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, the new text for the message, and a boolean to indicate if you want to edit a bot message.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
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About DNSFilter

DNSFilter is a cloud-based, AI-driven content filtering and threat protection service.

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Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Send Slack messages when DNSFilter hostnames are not resolving

Account Activity Occurred

Organization

Site

Blocked Page Visited

Organization

Site

Dynamic Hostname Not Resolving

Organization

Site

Create Organization

Add to Allow List

Allow Category in a Policy

Assign Policy to a Site

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Remind who?

Send Channel Message

Send as a bot?

Bot Name

Bot Icon

Include a link to this Zap?

Attach Image by URL

Auto-Expand Links?

Link Usernames and Channel Names?

Schedule At

File

Thread

Send Channel Message?

Zap Id

Create Channel

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Status Text

Status Emoji

Expiration Time

Delete Message

Remove User from Channel

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Return Raw Results?

Blocked Page Form Submitted

Organization

Site

Invoice Available

Organization

Policy Changed

Organization

Site

Block Category in a Policy

Add to Block List

Assign Policy to a Roaming Client

Create Site

Address

Disable Roaming Clients for conflicting VPN agents?

IPs/Hostnames

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

Include Alias

New Mention

User Name

Highlight Word

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Reaction Added

Channel

Reaction