Slack slash commands allow you to control GitLab and view content right inside Slack, without having to leave it. This requires configurations in both Slack and GitLab.
> Note: GitLab can also send events (e.g. issue created) to Slack as notifications. This is the separately configured [Slack Notifications Service](slack.md).
1. Slack slash commands are scoped to a project. Navigate to the [Integrations page](project_services.md#accessing-the-project-services) in your project's settings, i.e. **Project > Settings > Integrations**.
1. Select the **Slack slash commands** project service to configure it. This page contains required information to complete the configuration in Slack. Leave this browser tab open.
1. Open a new browser tab and sign in to your Slack team. [Start a new Slash Commands integration](https://my.slack.com/services/new/slash-commands).
1. Enter a trigger term. We suggest you use the project name. Click **Add Slash Command Integration**.
1. Complete the rest of the fields in the Slack configuration page using information from the GitLab browser tab. In particular, the URL needs to be copied and pasted. Click **Save Integration** to complete the configuration in Slack.
1. While still on the Slack configuration page, copy the **token**. Go back to the GitLab browser tab and paste in the **token**.
1. Check the **Active** checkbox and click **Save changes** to complete the configuration in GitLab.
