# Create a dedicated Slack channel for an existing alert
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**Connect your Slack workspace with ilert first**
Before you proceed, please make sure that a global admin has connected your Slack workspace with your ilert account (as described in our [integration for Slack guide](https://docs.ilert.com/chatops/slack))
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Our Slack connector allows you to create a dedicated Slack channel for an existing alert to allow real-time collaboration. Gather your team members in a shared chat room to discuss the issue, share findings and coordinate the response.
## Creating a dedicated Slack channel
1. On the alert list, navigate to the desired alert for which you want to create a channel.
2. In the **Links** section of the alert, click on the **Create Slack channel** link, set the channel name and save. If you'd like to create a private channel, tick the **Make the channel private checkbox**.
3. Once created, the channel will be linked in the alert. You can now open the created channel by clicking on **View Slack channel** link. All current and future responders will be automatically invited to the channel.
## Detaching a Slack channel from an alert
1. On the alert list, navigate to the desired alert for which you want to detach a channel.
2. Hover over the **View Slack channel** area and click on the "x" Button
3. Once detached, a message will be sent to the detached channel.
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Check out our step-by-step tutorial on Youtube
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## FAQ
### **Are the alerts in the created channel updated in real time?**
Yes, as long as the channel is not detached the alert will receives real time updates in the alert thread.
### **The ilert bot has no permission to create a channel. What can I do?**
If your ilert bot for Slack bot has no permission, please reauthorize your bot. You need to have admin permissions both in ilert and Slack.
