Getting a Slack API access token
Use the OAuth Configuration Service to exchange your Slack client ID and secret for an access token. PingFederate uses this access token to connect to Slack. The process differs slightly depending on your plan.
Getting an access token for Slack Standard or Plus
Exchange your Slack Standard or Plus client ID and secret for an access token.
Steps
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Go to the Ping Identity OAuth Configuration Service.
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From the product list, select Slack Connector.
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Enter the Client ID and Client Secret that you noted in Registering PingFederate as an app in Slack.
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Click Connect.
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If you receive a prompt to sign on, sign on with your Workspace Owner account.
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When you receive a message that your application is requesting permission to administer your Slack team, click Authorize.
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On the OAuth Configuration Service page, copy the Access Token.
You will use the access token in Creating a provisioning connection.
Getting an access token for Slack Enterprise Grid
Exchange your Slack Enterprise Grid client ID and secret for an access token.
Steps
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In an "Incognito" (or "Private") browser window, go to the Ping Identity OAuth Configuration Service (OCS).
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From the product list, select Slack Connector.
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Enter the Client ID and Client Secret that you noted in Registering PingFederate as an app in Slack.
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Click Connect.
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In the Sign in to your workspace window, enter the URL for your Slack organization, such as
mycompany.enterprise.slack.com. Click Continue.
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Click Org Owners can also sign in here.
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Enter your administrator credentials. Click Sign in.
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When you receive a message that your application is requesting permission, check that the request is for the organization. Do NOT select a Workspace from the Please select an option list. Click Allow.
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On the OAuth Configuration Service page, copy the Access Token.
You will use the access token in Creating a provisioning connection.