--- title: Mattermost slug: mattermost description: How to integrate Mattermost with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_mattermost.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:28:28.553Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/mattermost.png" alt="Mattermost logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Mattermost is a secure messaging and collaboration platform for teams, offering channels, file sharing, and workflow automation. Integrating Mattermost with Make.com enables automated message posting, channel management, and notification workflows within team communication spaces. | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Mattermost documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Mattermost](https://mattermost.com/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Mattermost app in Make, you must have an active Mattermost account on any plan Entry Professional Enterprise or Enterprise Advanced, [create your account on Mattermost](https://mattermost.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Mattermost pricing page](https://mattermost.com/). # Connect Mattermost and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Mattermost and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Mattermost account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Mattermost account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Mattermost account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Navigate to** Profile** from the main menu. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Security**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Personal Access Tokens**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Create Token**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter a description for the** API token**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Save**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API token** shown on screen. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://developers.mattermost.com/integrate/reference/personal-access-token/) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Mattermost module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Mattermost account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Mattermost modules After connecting to the Mattermost app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Add a User to a Team Adds a specified user to a selected team within your organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Check if the Team Exists Verifies whether a team with the specified name already exists in your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Command Creates a new command for a specified team within your workspace. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a New User Adds a new user account to the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Post Creates a new post on the selected platform. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Deactivate a User Account Archives the selected user’s profile, effectively deactivating their account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Command Deletes a specific command using its unique command ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Post Deletes a specified post from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Execute a Command Executes a specified command on your system or server. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Channel Posts Retrieves all posts from a specified channel. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get Channel Statistics Retrieves detailed analytics and performance statistics for a specific channel. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Channel Retrieves detailed information about a specific channel using the provided channel ID. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a File Retrieves a file that has been previously uploaded to the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Post Retrieves the details of a specific post. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Public File Link Generates a shareable public link for a file, allowing anyone to access it on Mattermost without needing to log in. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Team Stats Retrieves detailed statistics for a specific team from the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Team by Name Retrieves detailed information about a specific team using the provided team name. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a User Retrieves detailed information about a specific user. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a User by Its Username Retrieves detailed information about a user by entering their username, with any sensitive data automatically removed. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Invite Users to the Team by Email Sends an invitation to a specified email address to add the user to an existing team. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Channel Members Fetches and displays all members who belong to a specific channel. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Commands for a Team Fetches a list of all available commands configured for a specific team. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Posts in a Thread Retrieves a specific post along with all other posts within the same discussion thread. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Team Members Retrieves a list of all members currently in the specified team. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Patch a Post Updates specific fields of an existing post, allowing you to modify only the information you specify while leaving all other fields unchanged. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Pin a Post to the Channel Pins a selected post to a specified channel, making it easily accessible for all channel members. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Remove a User from a Team Removes a specified user from a selected team. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Send a Verification Email Sends a verification email containing a unique link to the user whose email address matches the one provided in the request; if no matching user is found, the module will still indicate success without revealing whether the email exists in the system. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Unpin a Post to the Channel Removes a pinned post from the specified channel. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Upload a File Uploads a selected file to the specified destination. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Posts Triggers when a new post is created in the connected platform. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Posts Pinned for a Channel Triggers whenever a new post is pinned to a specific channel. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch New Users Triggers when a new user account is created in your system. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Mattermost resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Mattermost topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Mattermost) - [Mattermost website](https://mattermost.com/) - [Mattermost API documentation](https://api.mattermost.com/#tag/introduction) - [Mattermost page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/mattermost) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::