diff --git a/source/_integrations/slack.markdown b/source/_integrations/slack.markdown
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@@ -148,3 +148,6 @@ You can also use YAML to send messages from your automations
 Please note that both `message` is a required key, but is always shown, so use an empty (`""`) string for `message` if you don't want the extra text.
 
 To use notifications, please see the [getting started with automation page](/getting-started/automation/).
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+Extra information: You must add the bot to your Slack channel, otherwise you can't send messages in this channel.
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