| # Add Incoming Webhook to Slack |
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| Here are the instructions to create a new webhook in Slack. This incoming webhook is needed for an OpenWhisk action to post messages to Slack. |
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| 1. Under **"Apps & Integrations"**, search for **"Incoming Webhooks"**: |
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| 2. Add a new WebHook using **"Add Configuration"**: |
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| 3. Choose a desired channel with the dropdown box **"Choose a channel"** or **"create a new channel"** followed by **"Add Incoming WebHooks integration"**: |
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| 4. Under **"Integration Settings"**, make note of **"Webhook URL"** which will be used in next step. You can customize username and icon with **"Customize Name"** and **"Customize Icon"**: |
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