> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Slowhooks to Post to Discord

> Learn to use Slowhooks to send or edit Discord webhook messages from your SlowNet.

## Overview

Slowhooks let you post directly to Discord channels using webhooks — perfect for sending updates, notifications, or even little daily logs from your SlowNet.

You can use the same endpoint to **send new messages** (POST) or **edit existing messages** (PATCH).

## Sending a new message

Use a `POST` request with your Discord webhook URL and the message payload.

### Example payload

```json theme={null}
{
  "webhookUrl": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123/abc",
  "payload": {
    "content": "Hello from SlowNet!",
    "embeds": [
      {
        "title": "My Embed",
        "description": "This is an embed sent from SlowNet."
      }
    ]
  }
}
```

### Example cURL

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST   'https://theslow.net/api/slowhooks/send-discord-webhook'   -H 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY'   -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   -d '{
    "webhookUrl": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123/abc",
    "payload": {
      "content": "Hello from SlowNet!"
    }
  }'
```

## Editing an existing message

Use a `PATCH` request with the same `webhookUrl` plus the `messageId` of the message you want to edit.

### Example payload

```json theme={null}
{
  "webhookUrl": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123/abc",
  "messageId": "987654321",
  "payload": {
    "content": "Updated message from SlowNet."
  }
}
```

### Example cURL

```bash theme={null}
curl -X PATCH   'https://theslow.net/api/slowhooks/send-discord-webhook'   -H 'X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY'   -H 'Content-Type: application/json'   -d '{
    "webhookUrl": "https://discord.com/api/webhooks/123/abc",
    "messageId": "987654321",
    "payload": {
      "content": "Updated message from SlowNet."
    }
  }'
```

## Authentication

This endpoint requires an API key. You can retrieve an API key from your [dashboard](https://theslow.net/dashboard). Include it in the `X-API-KEY` header:

```
X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY_HERE
```

For more details, see the [Authentication Guide](https://docs.theslow.net/authentication).

## Related

* [Building your SlowNet page](../building-your-slownet-page)

## Need Further Assistance?

If you have any questions or encounter issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to our [support team](https://theslow.net/dashboard#support).