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

# Automated notifications

> Send WhatsApp message data from Risponse to Slack or your own systems automatically, so the right people see new messages without checking the inbox.

Automated notifications push information out of Risponse to the places your team already works. Nobody has to keep the inbox open.

## Where notifications can go

* **Slack.** Copy new messages from an important chat into a Slack channel.
* **A webhook.** Send message details to your own software, such as a CRM, billing tool, or database. A webhook is a web address that receives data from another app.

## Examples

* **Slack.** A key customer group chat sends new messages to a channel called #vip-support. Your team replies faster.
* **Webhook.** When a customer writes, your system updates their last-contact date automatically.

## Set it up

**1. Create a rule**

Open automation rules and start a new one. 

**2. Choose the trigger**

For most cases, pick the event for a new message.

**3. Add conditions (optional)**

Send only what you need. For example, only one chat, or only messages with a keyword.

**4. Set the destination**

Pick Slack and choose the channel, or enter the web address of your webhook. 

**5. Publish**

Save and turn the rule on.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Messages can contain personal details. Send them only to channels and systems that your company trusts, and keep them limited to the people who need them.

> [!TIP]
>
> Ask a developer to set up the receiving end of a webhook. Slack is the easiest option for non-technical teams.

## Related

* [Automated escalation](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/escalation.md)
* [Rule building blocks](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/components.md)
* [Set up an automation rule](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/setup.md)


## Related topics

- [Automated escalation](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/escalation.md)
- [Automated replies](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/replies.md)
- [Automation rules overview](https://docs.risponse.com/automations/overview.md)
- [Zapier integration](https://docs.risponse.com/integrations/zapier.md)
- [Not getting notifications](https://docs.risponse.com/troubleshooting/notifications.md)


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