# Channels

In this guide, we will explore how to create and manage Notification Channels (referred to as "Channels" for short) within SecAlerts. Channels allow you to group delivery methods for notifications, which can be easily selected as destinations in your Alerts.

### Key Features of Channels

Channels offer several key features for efficient communication and alert management:

1. **Descriptive Naming**: Assign descriptive names to your Channels for easy identification in a list of other channels.
2. **Email and Slack Delivery Methods**: Choose from Email and Slack as your delivery methods for notifications. Additional integrations will be available in the future, if you require specific integration [contact us](mailto:info@secalerts.co).
3. **Multiple Email Recipients**: If you select Email as a delivery method, you can add as many email addresses as needed or send to a company distribution list.
4. **Seamless Slack Integration**: For Slack delivery, easily authorise the connection to Slack through the "Add to Slack" link.

### Creating and Managing Notification Channels

To create and manage Notification Channels in your SecAlerts account, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your SecAlerts account.
2. Navigate to the "Channels" section.
3. Click on the "Create New Notification Channel".
4. Provide a **Descriptive Name** for the Channel to easily identify its purpose.
5. Select your preferred delivery method:
   * **Email**: Click on the "Add Email" link to add one or more email addresses where notifications should be sent.
   * **Slack**: Click on the "Add to Slack" link to authorise the connection to your Slack workspace. Complete the setup by following the prompts and authorising the connection if necessary.
6. Click the "Create New Channel" button to save the Channel configuration.

### Using Notification Channels in Alerts

Once you have created your Notification Channels, you can utilise them as destinations in your Alerts:

1. When creating or editing an Alert in SecAlerts, select the desired Channel(s) from the available options.
2. Configure the Alert settings and triggers as needed.
3. Save the Alert to activate it with the chosen Notification Channel(s).

### Conclusion

SecAlerts Notification Channels provide a flexible and efficient way to manage the delivery methods of your notifications. Whether you prefer email notifications or use Slack for team communication, you can tailor your notification settings to match your organisation's needs. By following the steps outlined in this documentation, you can create, manage, and utilize Notification Channels effectively.


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