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Frequently Asked Questions about Slack + Datadog integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Slack and Datadog

How do I connect Slack with Datadog?

To connect Slack with Datadog, you need to set up an incoming webhook URL in Slack, and input that into your Datadog account settings under the integrations section. Once connected, you can begin to configure specific monitors and alerts you want sent as messages to a Slack channel.

Can I receive alerts from Datadog in specific Slack channels?

Yes, within the Datadog integration settings, you can specify which Slack channel should receive the alerts for each monitor. This allows customization of where your alerts are directed based on your team's workflow.

What types of notifications can be sent from Datadog to Slack?

Notifications that can be sent from Datadog to Slack include alerts for triggered monitors, status updates, and custom messages based on set conditions. You can configure these within the monitor's settings in Datadog.

Is it possible to only send critical alerts from Datadog to Slack?

Absolutely. In Datadog's monitor settings, you have the flexibility to configure the severity level for each alert that is sent. You can choose to only send 'critical' level alerts directly to your specified Slack channels.

How do I customize the alert message format in Slack when triggered by a Datadog alert?

Within Datadog's integration settings for Slack, you can modify the message text by using variables and markdown formatting so that when an alert is triggered, it delivers information that's most relevant and easy for your team to interpret.

Can we pause notifications from being sent from Datadog to our Slack during certain hours?

Yes, this can be managed by setting up scheduled downtimes in your monitors on Datadog. During these downtimes, notifications won't trigger any messages being sent or actions taken towards your configured Slack channels.

Are there limitations on how many different monitors can be linked between our Slack channels and Datadog?

There is no set limit defined by us on how many different monitors you can link between your datastream channels in Slack with those of your monitors in Datadog. It's designed flexibly for extensive integrations based upon user needs.

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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.

- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
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- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search Query
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- Optimized data
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Polling
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- Access type
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- Remind when?
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- Channel
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- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Text
  Required
- 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
- Zap Identifier
Action
Write
- Status_copy
- Approval request message
  Required
- Send message as
  Required
- Approval type
  Required
- Zap_id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
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- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
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 sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
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Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
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Search
- ID
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
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Search

New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Highlight Word
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- Channel
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- Reaction
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- Users
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- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
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- Channel
  Required
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Text
  Required
- 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
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
- Topic set by
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Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
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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.
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Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
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Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
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Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
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- Email
- Optimized data
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Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Optimized data
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Search
- Data Point Time
- Metric Name
  Required
- Data Point (one singular point)
  Required
- Type
- Host Name
- Tags (comma separated)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Slack + Datadog integrations

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Automate your lead management and improve conversions

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Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

Resolve incidents faster with automation

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