Slack Integration Coming Q1 2025

Overview

The DNS Check Slack integration brings DNS monitoring directly into your team's Slack workspace. Get instant notifications about DNS changes, verify modifications, and collaborate with your team—all without leaving Slack.

Features

• Real-time notifications in your chosen Slack channels
• Interactive buttons for quick actions
• Rich message formatting with detailed change information
• Channel-specific notification rules
• Team collaboration through thread discussions

Setting Up Slack Integration

1. Add to Slack

   Click the "Add to Slack" button in Settings > Notifications > Slack.

   
2. Authorize the app

   Review and approve the requested permissions for DNS Check.

   
3. Configure channels

   Select which Slack channels should receive notifications.

Notification Settings

Customize your Slack notifications:

• Channel Configuration
  • Choose different channels for different domains
  • Set up dedicated channels for critical changes
  • Configure notification rules per channel
• Notification Types
  • DNS record changes
  • Provider verification status
  • Domain expiration warnings
  • SSL certificate alerts
  • System updates
• Message Format
  • Compact messages for minor changes
  • Detailed messages for significant updates
  • Interactive buttons for common actions

Interactive Features

The Slack integration includes interactive features:

• Quick Actions

  Buttons to verify changes, view details, or dismiss notifications.

  
• Slash Commands

  Use commands like:

  • /dnscheck status domain.com - Check domain status
  • /dnscheck verify domain.com - Verify DNS records
  • /dnscheck history domain.com - View recent changes
• Thread Discussions

  Collaborate with your team in notification threads to discuss and coordinate responses to DNS changes.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• "App not responding"

  Ensure DNS Check has the necessary permissions in your Slack workspace. Try removing and re-adding the integration.

• Missing notifications

  Check channel configurations and ensure DNS Check has permission to post in the selected channels.

• Interactive buttons not working

  Verify that your Slack workspace settings allow interactive components and that DNS Check has the required permissions.

Security

The Slack integration is designed with security in mind:

• OAuth 2.0 authentication
• Minimal required permissions
• No sensitive data in notifications
• Audit logs for all actions taken through Slack