In this guide, we'll show you how to use the Webhooks feature in SimplyPrint to send a Webhook to Slack, allowing you to set up a SimplyPrint "bot" in a Slack channel, that posts a message whenever a certain event happens.

Don't know what Webhooks are, or how they work in SimplyPrint? Read our helpdesk article; All About the "Webhooks" Feature

FAQ:

1. Can SimplyPrint Webhooks send private Slack messages? ("DM")

No, Slack incoming webhooks support messages to channels only.

2. What can be sent as Webhooks?

SimplyPrint supports sending a lot of events via Webhooks. Go to the SimplyPrint Settings > Webhooks to see more!

3. Is it easy to set up Webhooks?

It's super easy! While it may sound complicated, everyone can set up webhooks, and following this guide will allow you to do so in 1-3 minutes!

How Webhooks for Slack work

When setting up a Webhook in your SimplyPrint settings, use the Slack Webhook URL, and SimplyPrint will format the message appropriately for Slack.

Learn more about Slack Webhooks here; https://api.slack.com/messaging/webhooks

Setting up a SimplyPrint -> Slack Webhook

Step 1: Create an app on Slack

Go to Slack API Apps and click "Create New App".

Step 2: Choose "From scratch"

Select "From scratch" when creating the app.

Step 3: Name your app and choose a workspace

Enter the name "SimplyPrint" (or another name you prefer), select your Slack workspace, and click "Create App".

Step 4: Set Display Information

Under "Basic Information" scroll to "Display Information" and set:

App name: SimplyPrint
Short description: Webhooks for SimplyPrint
Optionally upload the SimplyPrint logo as app icon (download logo with white background, or find our logos & assets here; https://simplyprint.io/branding)
Set background color to #2249a0

Click "Save Changes".

Step 5: Activate Incoming Webhooks

Go to "Incoming Webhooks" under the "Features" section, and flip the switch to activate incoming webhooks.

Step 6: Add Webhook to Workspace

Scroll down and click "Add New Webhook to Workspace".

Step 7: Select Channel

Choose the Slack channel where webhook messages will be posted and authorize.

Step 8: Copy Webhook URL

Once created, copy the Webhook URL.

Step 9: Add to SimplyPrint

Go to SimplyPrint Settings > Webhooks, create a new webhook, select Slack, and paste the webhook URL.

Step 10: Done! Go test it!

That's it! You can test the webhook directly from SimplyPrint settings.

Troubleshooting & help

Verify the Webhook still exists in Slack

Verify the Webhook is enabled in SimplyPrint settings

Check subscribed events in SimplyPrint settings

Try setting it up again if issues persist

Updated on: 08/04/2025