The Slack Integration add-on for Paid Memberships Pro facilitates the reception of Membership Checkout notifications directly into a designated Slack channel. Here’s a guide on how to set it up:
Requirements:
- Access to a Slack workspace
- Paid Memberships Pro plugin installed on WordPress
Steps to Set Up Slack Integration:
1. Create an Incoming Webhook in Slack:
- Follow Slack’s guide to create a new incoming webhook. This process involves:
- Logging into your Slack workspace.
- Navigating to the “Incoming Webhooks” section in the Slack App Directory.
- Adding a new webhook to generate a unique URL that will be used to send notifications to your Slack channel.
2. Configuration in WordPress Admin:
- Navigate to Settings > PMPro Slack in the WordPress admin dashboard.
- You’ll find a field labeled “Webhook URL” in this section. Paste the webhook URL you generated in Slack into this field.
- Select the membership levels for which you want to receive Slack notifications.
- Click on “Save Changes” to store the settings.
Usage:
- Once configured, whenever there’s a Membership Checkout event for the selected membership levels, notifications will be automatically sent to the specified Slack channel via the webhook URL you provided.
Benefits:
- Real-Time Notifications: Stay informed about membership checkouts directly in your Slack channel.
- Team Collaboration: Easily share membership-related updates with your team in Slack, enhancing collaboration and awareness of new member sign-ups.
By following these steps and configuring the settings within the Paid Memberships Pro plugin, you can seamlessly receive Membership Checkout notifications in your chosen Slack channel, allowing for better team communication and real-time updates on membership activities.