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# How to Configure Firewall Notifications

> Set up real-time DDoS and security incident alerts via Discord, Slack, and email to stay informed about attacks targeting your FREAKHOSTING protected network.

## Real-Time Security Alerts

Maintaining constant situational awareness of your network status is important for professional server management. The FREAKHOSTING Firewall Panel allows you to configure automated **[Notifications](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/notifications)** that trigger the instant our mitigation engines detect and neutralize a DDoS event. By establishing these communication channels, you ensure that your technical team or community staff are informed of significant security incidents without having to manually monitor the dashboard.

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## Supported Communication Channels

We offer integration with several popular platforms to suit your operational workflow.

* **Discord Webhooks:** Delivers a rich, stylized message directly to your staff or community server, providing immediate visibility for your moderators.
* **Slack Webhooks:** Optimized for professional environments and internal team coordination.
* **Direct Email:** Traditional text-based alerts broadcast to your registered administrative addresses.

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## Webhook Configuration Workflow

Follow these steps to link your preferred communication platform to your firewall management profile.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate Your Webhook">
    Within your Discord or Slack channel settings, navigate to the **Integrations** menu and create a new Webhook. Copy the unique **Webhook URL** provided by the platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Notification Settings">
    Log in to the [Firewall Panel](https://firewall.freakhosting.com) and click on the **[Notifications](https://firewall.freakhosting.com/dashboard/notifications)** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Channel">
    Click the **Add Notification Channel** button. Select your platform (Discord or Slack) and paste your URL into the destination field.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Validate & Deploy">
    Click **Test and Save**. The system will broadcast a heartbeat message to your channel to verify the connection is active.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Managing Alert Severity

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  <Accordion title="Severity Thresholds">
    To prevent "notification fatigue," you can configure your channels to only trigger for specific event levels. For instance, you may wish to receive Discord alerts for all events but only receive Email alerts for "High" or "Critical" severity attacks.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Multi-Recipient Management">
    Our system supports multiple notification channels simultaneously. You can route alerts to different Discord channels or team member emails based on your internal escalation protocols.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  ### Verification is Essential

  Always use the **Send Test Notification** feature when establishing a new channel. This ensures that your firewall's outbound traffic is not being restricted and that the webhook payload is correctly formatted for your destination platform.
</Tip>

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<Note>
  ### Need Extra Help?

  If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist:

  * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website.
  * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php)
  * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting)
  * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com)
</Note>

<Tip>
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</Tip>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Security:** Absolute protection for your digital assets.
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