---
title: "Action: send a message to RocketChat"
description: "Post to RocketChat automatically when an event happens in Guardian."
product: "Guardian"
edition: "Classic"
type: "workflow"
url: "https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/control/events/actions/rocketchat-message/"
---
# Action: send a message to RocketChat

Post to RocketChat automatically when an event happens in Guardian. For example, with a RocketChat integration, you could trigger a message to be sent to RocketChat in the event of a failed scan. You can configure this as an **Action** that automatically sends a RocketChat message every time a scan fails in your Guardian instance.

Applies to: `Guardian Classic`

!!! note

    The following process assumes you have a RocketChat integration already configured in Guardian. For more information, see [RocketChat Integration](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/control/integrations/rocketchat-integration/index.md).

![Screenshot showing the Add Action page for sending a RocketChat Message in Guardian.](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/control/events/rocketchat-action.png)

!!! tip

    For an overview of actions in Guardian, including more options available to choose from, see [Actions](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/control/events/actions/actions/index.md).

## Action Settings

When configuring a **Send a Message to RocketChat** action, the following settings are presented:

**Action Name** field
:   A unique name for the action. This name is how you will identify this action among all others configured in your Guardian instance, so ensure it is descriptive. For example, 'New Policy Failure Message' and not simply 'Send a Message'.

**RocketChat Integration** drop-down
:   A list of all RocketChat integrations configured in your Guardian instance.  When configuring a RocketChat integration, you designate a specific RocketChat channel for that integration. From the drop-down list, select the RocketChat channel where you want your messages to be sent.

**Message** field
:   The content to include in messages sent by this action. To make your messages dynamic, you can include variables in this field.  Variables are pieces of text that Guardian will replace with relevant data. For example, you could use the variable `{{ timestamp }}` to include the time that the action was triggered. Or, you could use the variable `{{ success }}` here to indicate whether a policy has passed or failed.

These settings are configured when adding a new action, and they can also be edited at any time through the **Actions** tab (**Control** > **Events** > **Action**). To edit an action from the **Actions** tab, click the **Ellipsis** (![Ellipses](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/buttons/ellipses.png)) and select **Edit**. Once you have made your edits, click **Done** to save them.

## Add a send a message to RocketChat action

You can add a new **Send a Message to RocketChat** action from any saved view in your Guardian instance. Each saved view represents a specific event determined using a query on the **Events** page. The saved view you select during this configuration determines the corresponding event that triggers your new action. For more information, see [Saved Views](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/control/events/events/index.md#saved-views).

To add a Send a Message to RocketChat action, complete the following process:

!!! tip

    For help completing any of the following fields, refer to their respective descriptions in the **Action Settings** table above.

1. Navigate to the **Events** tab (**Control** > **Events**).
2. Click the **Saved Views** button at the top of the page. The **Saved Views** side panel is displayed.

    ![Screenshot showing the Guardian Events page with a border around the Saved Views button.](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/control/events/add-action-01.png)

3. Select the event you want to trigger your new action. The saved view for that event is displayed.
4. Click the **Actions** tab to display all existing actions configured for this event.
5. Click the **Add Action** button. The **Add New Action** page is displayed.

    ![Screenshot showing the Guardian Events page with a border around the Actinos tab and the Add Action button.](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/control/events/add-action-02.png)

6. Click **Send a Message to RocketChat**. The required fields are displayed.
7. Enter an **Action Name**.
8. Select an integration from the **RocketChat Integration** drop-down.
9. Enter a **Message**.

    !!! tip

        Once you have entered a message, you can view a preview of the message that will be sent as part of this action. You can use this preview to test any variables you may have used. To view a sample message, click **Preview**.

    ![Screenshot showing the Add Action page for sending a RocketChat message with a border around the message Preview button.](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/control/events/rocketchat-preview.png)

10. Click **Done**.

Now, a confirmation dialog is displayed and you are redirected to the **Actions** tab for your selected saved view. Here, you can view your new action. To disable, edit, or test the action, click the **Ellipsis** (![Ellipses](https://docs.cloudhouse.com/guardian/classic/assets/images/guardian/buttons/ellipses.png)) and select the appropriate option.