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diff --git a/doc/user/project/integrations/slack_slash_commands.md b/doc/user/project/integrations/slack_slash_commands.md index dfebf9a1123..066a2f83753 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/integrations/slack_slash_commands.md +++ b/doc/user/project/integrations/slack_slash_commands.md @@ -8,27 +8,36 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w > Introduced in GitLab 8.15. -Slack slash commands allow you to control GitLab and view content right inside -Slack, without having to leave it. This requires configurations in both Slack and GitLab. +If you want to control and view GitLab content while you're +working in Slack, you can use Slack slash commands. +To use Slack slash commands, you must configure both Slack and GitLab. -GitLab can also send events (e.g., `issue created`) to Slack as notifications. -This is the separately configured [Slack Notifications Service](slack.md). +GitLab can also send events (for example, `issue created`) to Slack as notifications. +The [Slack notifications service](slack.md) is configured separately. NOTE: -For GitLab.com, use the [Slack app](gitlab_slack_application.md) instead. +For GitLab.com, use the [GitLab Slack app](gitlab_slack_application.md) instead. -## Configuration +## Configure GitLab and Slack -1. Slack slash commands are scoped to a project. Navigate to the [Integrations page](overview.md#accessing-integrations) in your project's settings, i.e. **Project > Settings > Integrations**. -1. Select the **Slack slash commands** integration to configure it. This page contains required information to complete the configuration in Slack. Leave this browser tab open. -1. Open a new browser tab and sign in to your Slack team. [Start a new Slash Commands integration](https://my.slack.com/services/new/slash-commands). -1. Enter a trigger term. We suggest you use the project name. Click **Add Slash Command Integration**. -1. Complete the rest of the fields in the Slack configuration page using information from the GitLab browser tab. In particular, the URL needs to be copied and pasted. Click **Save Integration** to complete the configuration in Slack. -1. While still on the Slack configuration page, copy the **token**. Go back to the GitLab browser tab and paste in the **token**. -1. Ensure that the **Active** toggle is enabled and click **Save changes** to complete the configuration in GitLab. +Slack slash command [integrations](overview.md#accessing-integrations) +are scoped to a project. - +1. In GitLab, on the top bar, select **Menu > Projects** and find your project. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Settings > Integrations**. +1. Select **Slack slash commands**. Leave this browser tab open. +1. Open a new browser tab, sign in to your Slack team, and [start a new Slash Commands integration](https://my.slack.com/services/new/slash-commands). +1. Enter a trigger command. We suggest you use the project name. + Select **Add Slash Command Integration**. +1. Complete the rest of the fields in the Slack configuration page using information from the GitLab browser tab. + In particular, make sure you copy and paste the **URL**. -## Usage +  -You can now use the [Slack slash commands](../../../integration/slash_commands.md). +1. On the Slack configuration page, select **Save Integration** and copy the **Token**. +1. Go back to the GitLab configuration page and paste in the **Token**. +1. Ensure the **Active** checkbox is selected and select **Save changes**. + +## Slash commands + +You can now use the available [Slack slash commands](../../../integration/slash_commands.md). |