From 48dab7c3b57d85db178afa42a62633bab39f68e4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nimrod Kramer <41470823+nimrodkra@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:40:36 +0300
Subject: [PATCH] feat: add instructions for connecting a private channel on
 Slack (#357)

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 docs/squads/slack-integration.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+)

diff --git a/docs/squads/slack-integration.md b/docs/squads/slack-integration.md
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--- a/docs/squads/slack-integration.md
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@@ -39,6 +39,23 @@ Follow these simple steps to connect your squad with your Slack workspace:
 
 - Once the integration is complete, you'll start receiving notifications in the selected Slack channel for every new post published in your squad.
 
+## Connecting a Squad to a Private Channel on Slack
+
+If you want to connect your daily.dev squad to a private channel on Slack, follow these steps:
+
+1. **Manually Add the Bot to Your Private Channel:**
+   - Go to the private Slack channel where you want to receive squad notifications.
+   - Manually add the daily.dev bot/app to the channel. You can do this by typing `/invite @daily.dev` in the channel.
+
+2. **Refresh Your daily.dev Page:**
+   - Once the bot is added, return to daily.dev and refresh the page. The private channel should now be visible in the channel selection dropdown.
+
+3. **Connect the Channel:**
+   - Select your private Slack channel from the dropdown list in your squad's settings.
+   - Complete the connection as usual, and you’ll start receiving notifications in your private channel.
+
+By following these steps, you can ensure that your squad’s updates remain within the privacy of your chosen Slack channel.
+
 ## Troubleshooting
 
 If you encounter any issues during the integration process, consider the following: