Channels

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Overview

Channels provide a way to integrate Datazone with external communication platforms. You can configure channels to send scheduled reports, alerts, and notifications through Slack or email.

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Supported Channel Types

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Slack Integration

To set up a Slack channel, you need to create a Slack App and obtain a Bot Token.

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Step 1: Create a Slack App

1. Go to https://api.slack.com/apps
2. Click “Create New App”
3. Choose “From scratch”
4. Enter an app name (e.g., “Datazone”)
5. Select your workspace
6. Click “Create App”

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Step 2: Add Bot Token Scopes

1. In your app settings, go to “OAuth & Permissions”
2. Scroll to “Bot Token Scopes”
3. Add the following required scopes:
   • channels:read - View basic information about public channels
   • chat:write - Send messages as your app
   • files:write - Upload files as your app

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Step 3: Install App to Workspace

1. Scroll to “OAuth Tokens for Your Workspace”
2. Click “Install to Workspace”
3. Review permissions and click “Allow”
4. Copy the Bot User OAuth Token (starts with xoxb-)

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Step 4: Add App to Channels

For each Slack channel where you want to receive notifications:

1. Open the channel in Slack
2. Click the channel name at the top
3. Go to “Integrations” tab
4. Click “Add an App”
5. Select your Datazone app

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Required Credential

• Bot User OAuth Token - The xoxb- token from Step 3

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Email Integration

To set up an Email channel, you need SMTP server credentials.

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Required Credentials

• SMTP Host - Your SMTP server address (e.g., smtp.gmail.com)
• SMTP Port - Server port (typically 587 for TLS or 465 for SSL)
• Email Address - The email address to send from
• Username - SMTP authentication username (often same as email address)
• Password - SMTP authentication password or app-specific password
• Use TLS - Enable TLS/SSL encryption (recommended)

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Common SMTP Settings

Gmail:

• Host: smtp.gmail.com
• Port: 587
• Use TLS: Yes
• Note: Use an App Password instead of your regular password

Outlook/Office 365:

• Host: smtp.office365.com
• Port: 587
• Use TLS: Yes

Other Providers: Check your email provider’s documentation for SMTP settings.

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Using Channels

Once you’ve configured a channel with the credentials above, you can use it to send Reports to your team via Slack or email.

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Security

All channel credentials (OAuth tokens, SMTP passwords) are encrypted at rest. Datazone uses industry-standard encryption to protect your sensitive integration data.