> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://formbnb.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Slack

> Send form submissions to Slack channels

Get instant notifications in Slack when someone submits your form.

## Setup Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Slack Webhook">
    1. Go to [Slack API Apps](https://api.slack.com/apps)
    2. Click **Create New App** → **From scratch**
    3. Name your app (e.g., "FormBnB") and select your workspace
    4. Click **Create App**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Incoming Webhooks">
    1. In your app settings, go to **Incoming Webhooks**
    2. Toggle **Activate Incoming Webhooks** to On
    3. Click **Add New Webhook to Workspace**
    4. Select the channel where you want notifications
    5. Click **Allow**
    6. Copy the **Webhook URL** (starts with `https://hooks.slack.com/`)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in FormBnB">
    1. Go to your [FormBnB Dashboard](https://app.formbnb.com/dashboard)
    2. Select your form → **Settings**
    3. Scroll to **Integrations** → **Slack**
    4. Enable the toggle
    5. Paste your Webhook URL
    6. Save changes
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Message Format

FormBnB sends a formatted message to Slack with:

* Form name
* Submission timestamp
* All form fields and values
* Link to view in dashboard

Example message:

```
📬 New submission on Contact Form

Name: John Doe
Email: john@example.com
Message: I'd like to learn more about your services.

Submitted at: Jan 19, 2026 2:30 PM
```

## Field Mapping

All form fields are automatically included in the Slack message. Field names are displayed as labels, and values are shown below each label.

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Messages not appearing">
    * Verify the webhook URL is correct
    * Check that the Slack app is still installed in your workspace
    * Ensure the channel still exists
    * Try regenerating the webhook URL
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong channel">
    Create a new webhook URL for the correct channel and update it in FormBnB.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rate limits">
    Slack allows \~1 message per second per webhook. High-volume forms may experience delays.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>