Slack uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. You will need to create a Slack app and configure a bearer token for the app.

## 1. Creating a user

All API Tokens are associated with a user / service account. This step is optional, but recommended rather than using an account of an employee. If the employee leaves and their account is deactivated, your API could stop working.

## 2. Create a Slack App

Go to [Slack API](https://api.slack.com/apps) and create a new app. Click on "Create New App" and Navigate to **From scratch** -> Give the appa name and select your workspace from the dropdown -> click on "Create App".

## 3. Configure the App

On the left panel navigare to **OAuth & Permissions** -> Add the following scopes in **Scopes** -> **Bot Token Scopes** -> **Add an OAuth Scope** -> Add the following scopes:
groups:history
groups:read
channels:join
chat:write
chat:write.public

## 4. Install the App

On the left panel navigate to **Install App** -> Click on **Install App to Workspace** -> Click on **Allow**.

A **Bot User OAuth Access Token** will be generated. This is your bearer token. Please copy and save it.

## 5. Configure the Integration

**Secret**
The OAuth Token created in step 4.