> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://confidence-auth-testing.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure Surface Notifications

> Learn how to send notifications for activities on a surface.

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Send [notifications](../surfaces/surface-settings#notifications) for activities on a surface to Slack or email.

## Configure Notifications

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Surfaces">
    Go to **Surfaces** and select your surface.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Click **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure notifications">
    On the right sidebar, click the edit icon in the **Notifications** section to configure how to send notifications to Slack or email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Confidence to Slack channel">
    [Add the Confidence app to your Slack channel](./add-confidence-to-slack-channel) so it can post notifications.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  To enable Slack notifications, you need to [integrate your Slack workspace with Confidence](./integrate-slack).
</Note>

## Related Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Surface Settings Reference" href="/docs/surfaces/surface-settings">
    Deep dive into surface configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrate Slack" href="/docs/how-to-guides/integrate-slack">
    Connect Slack to Confidence
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect Personal Slack" href="/docs/how-to-guides/connect-personal-slack">
    Get personal notifications in Slack
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Reviews" href="/docs/how-to-guides/configure-surface-reviews">
    Set up review processes for your surface
  </Card>
</CardGroup>