How to Configure Notifications for Slack

The Pro version of PublishPress Planner allows you to send notifications about content changes via Slack.

  • These settings are available from Planner > Settings > Slack.
  • Click the button “Click to connect to Slack”.
Slack Connect Start
Slack Connect Start
  • You will be redirected here to PublishPress.com.
  • Click the “Add to Slack” button.
Slack Step 1
Slack Step 1
  • You will now be redirected to Slack.com.
  • Log in to your Slack account.
  • Click “Allow”.
Slack Step 2
Slack Step 2
  • You will now be given an authentication code. Make sure to copy this code.
Slack Step 3
Slack Step 3
  • Go back to your WordPress site.
  • Paste your new code into your site's settings.
  • Click “Continue”.
Slack Enter Code
Slack Enter Code
  • You will see a green success message if the process has worked correctly.
Slack Congratulations
Slack Congratulations
  • Finally, you can test the connection to Slack. Click the button in the image below to test your new connection:
6 Success
6 Success
  • You will see a test message in the Slack channel that you have chosen:
Slack Step 5
Slack Step 5