# How to configure slack\_token

Setting up slack\_token is a simple process that can be completed in a few steps.

1. Go to <https://api.slack.com/apps> and click **`Create an App`** button.\ <br>

   <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/zCh9aABpk7yLeToPr6vk/blobs/qwdBvlzI1wkmewp0Sng9/image.png" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Setting up Slack token</p></figcaption></figure>

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By default, only workspace owners and administrators can deploy apps. However, specific users and user groups can be authorized in your workspace settings. Administrators can also grant this permission to any non-guest team member.
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2. In case `From scratch` option is selected, name the App, select the relevant namespace, and click **`Create App`** button.<br>

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/zCh9aABpk7yLeToPr6vk/blobs/n3LWOZqftQWiyqR9J1dP/image.png" alt="" width="476"><figcaption><p>Create new app</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Navigate to the `OAuth & Permissions` tab.
4. Go to Scopes and click on the `Add an OAuth Scope` button.
5. Select the following options from the drop-down list:
   * `chat:write.public`
   * `chat:write`
   * `channels:read`
   * `conversations.list`
6. Click on the `Add Scopes` button.
7. Scroll up and click the `Install to Workspace`. Once this step is done, slack\_token will appear.<br>

   <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/zCh9aABpk7yLeToPr6vk/blobs/IjiZVXSvB8watddWehCp/slack_token.gif" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>OAuth Scope</p></figcaption></figure>