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Slack Integration

Receive exit1.dev monitoring alerts directly in your Slack workspace.

Setup

Step 1: Create a Slack Incoming Webhook

  1. Go to Slack API: Incoming Webhooks 
  2. Create a new Slack app (or select an existing one)
  3. Enable Incoming Webhooks for the app
  4. Click Add New Webhook to Workspace
  5. Select the channel you want alerts posted to
  6. Copy the generated webhook URL

Step 2: Add the Webhook to exit1.dev

  1. Navigate to Settings > Integrations > Slack
  2. Paste your Slack webhook URL
  3. Click Save

Step 3: Test

Click Send Test Notification to verify the connection is working. A test message will appear in your configured Slack channel.

Notification Format

Slack notifications include:

  • Check name and status (with color-coded indicator)
  • URL of the monitored endpoint
  • Status details - Response code, response time, or error message
  • Timestamp of the event
  • Region where the check ran
  • Direct link to the check in exit1.dev

Down Notification Example

Production Website is DOWN URL: https://example.com  Status: 503 Service Unavailable Region: US Central Time: Jan 15, 2025 2:30 PM UTC

Recovery Notification Example

Production Website is UP URL: https://example.com  Response: 200 OK (245ms) Region: US Central Time: Jan 15, 2025 2:35 PM UTC

Managing the Integration

Changing Channel

Create a new incoming webhook in Slack for the desired channel, then update the webhook URL in Settings > Integrations > Slack.

Removing

Navigate to Settings > Integrations > Slack and click Remove to delete the webhook and stop Slack notifications.

Troubleshooting

  • Notifications not appearing - Verify the webhook URL is correct and the Slack app still has access to the channel
  • Invalid webhook URL - Ensure the URL starts with https://hooks.slack.com/
  • Delayed notifications - Check the exit1.dev status page for any service issues
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