# Slack

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## Connect BoxHero to Slack

* **Real-Time Updates**: Instantly receive notifications for inventory activities (Stock In / Out / Adjust / Move).
* **Enhanced Communication**: Keep everyone on your team informed without switching between platforms.
* **Customizable Alerts**: Filter and select the notifications you want to receive for timely updates.

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## How to Set Up

1. **Log in to BoxHero**: Start by signing into your BoxHero account.
2. **Navigate to Settings**: Go to <mark style="color:blue;">`Settings`</mark> > <mark style="color:blue;">`Integrations`</mark>.
3. **Authorize Slack**:
   * In the <mark style="color:blue;">`Integrations`</mark> section, click the <mark style="color:blue;">`Add to Slack`</mark> button.
   * You’ll be prompted to review the access permissions BoxHero needs to send messages to Slack.
   * Click **Allow** to grant the required permissions.
4. **Configure Notifications**: Once authorized, you’ll be redirected to the integration settings page in BoxHero.
   * **Select a Slack Channel**: Choose where notifications will appear in your Slack workspace.
   * **Choose Event Types**: Specify which events (e.g., Stock In, Stock Out) you want to be notified about.
   * **Set Language Preferences**: Select the language for notifications.
   * **Save Settings**: Confirm your setup by clicking **Save**.
5. **Receive Notifications**: Once set up, BoxHero will send notifications to your designated Slack channel whenever the configured events occur.

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**Pro Tip:** After setup, trigger a test event (e.g., Stock In) to verify that notifications are being delivered as expected.
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## Types of Notifications

BoxHero provides the following notification types on Slack:

* **Stock In**: Sent when items are added to your team's inventory.
* **Stock Out**: Sent when items are removed from your team's inventory.
* **Move**: Sent when items are transferred to another location in your team.
* **Adjust**: Sent when item quantities are updated in the system.

#### Example Notification:

A Slack message for a <mark style="color:blue;">`Stock In`</mark> event might look like this:

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## Privacy Policy

[https://www.boxhero.io/privacy](https://www.boxhero.io/en/privacy)

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To learn more, please visit the [**Slack Marketplace**](https://bgpworks.slack.com/marketplace/A06AY460J8N-boxhero).
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