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Select a trigger from Amazon EC2

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Amazon EC2, a trigger could be "New Instance."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Slack

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Slack, the action could be "Add Reminder."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amazon EC2 + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Amazon EC2 and Slack

What triggers are available for Amazon EC2 in the integration with Slack?

We offer various triggers for Amazon EC2, such as when a new instance is launched, when an instance is terminated, or when any status changes occur on your instances. These triggers help you stay updated about your EC2 environment directly through Slack notifications.

Can we receive alerts in Slack for specific EC2 instance states?

Yes, our integration allows you to customize alerts based on specific EC2 instance states, such as 'stopped,' 'running,' or 'terminated.' This ensures that you're only notified about the state changes that matter most to your operations.

How do we send a notification to Slack when an EC2 instance is launched?

To send a notification to Slack when an EC2 instance is launched, you'd set up a trigger within our integration platform that detects this event and subsequently posts a customized message into your chosen Slack channel.

Are there actions we can perform in Amazon EC2 from Slack through the integration?

Currently, the integration primarily offers notifications and alerts from Amazon EC2 to Slack. Direct actions on EC2 instances via Slack are not supported as of now.

Is it possible to filter which instances generate notifications in Slack?

Yes, you can configure filters within the integration settings to specify which instances should trigger notifications based on criteria like tags, names, or specific attributes. This helps reduce noise and focus only on relevant updates.

How frequently do we receive updates from Amazon EC2 in a connected Slack channel?

The frequency of updates depends on how you've set up your triggers. You can choose immediate alerts for critical changes or batch updates for less urgent activities. The configuration is flexible to match your operational needs.

Can we customize the content of messages sent to Slack from Amazon EC2 alerts?

Absolutely! You have full control over the message content including what information from the Amazon EC2 event should be included. This allows you to ensure that every alert is informative and actionable for your team members in Slack.

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Supported triggers and actions

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- Instance
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- Start/Stop
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Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search Query
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- Optimized data
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Scheduled
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- Channel
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- Reaction
- User
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Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
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Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
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Search

- Region
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Scheduled
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- Instance
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Search
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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Instant
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- Include_alias
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- Remind when?
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- User
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
Action
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- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
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Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
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Write
- Email
- Optimized data
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Search
- Full Name
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- Optimized data
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About Amazon EC2

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) is a web service that provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. It is designed to make web-scale cloud computing easier for developers.

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