> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.apono.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.apono.io/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/slack/access-a-resource-from-slack.md).

# Access a resource from Slack

After your access request is approved, you can use **Connect** to launch a session automatically when available, or use **Access Details** to retrieve credentials and access instructions for manual login.

{% hint style="info" %}
If your credentials were rotated since your previous session, Apono displays a **Credentials rotated** tag. When this appears, previously saved credentials or client profiles may no longer work.

Use **Connect** again or retrieve the current credentials from **Access Details**.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary><strong>Connect</strong></summary>

Connect opens the available connection options for the resource, so you can log in without manually copying credentials.

{% hint style="warning" %}
To use the **Connect** option, the following requirements must be met:

* Apono CLI [installed](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/cli/install-and-manage-the-apono-cli.md#install-the-apono-cli), [updated](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/cli/install-and-manage-the-apono-cli.md#update-the-apono-cli), and [logged in](/docs/access-requests-and-approvals/cli/requesting-access-with-cli.md#log-in-to-apono)
* Credentials not previously viewed

Currently, the **Connect** option is only supported on MacOS / Linux.
{% endhint %}

Follow these steps to access the resource:

1. Either from the message or under **My Sessions** (**Home > My Access > My Sessions**), click **Connect** to see the connection options for the resource.

{% hint style="info" %}
Available connection options depend on the resource and may include **Open in my Terminal**, **Open in Browser**, or **Open in App**.

If your preferred connection option or the Connect button is not available, you can [retrieve your credentials](#access-details) to manually log in to the resource.
{% endhint %}

2. Click an option.
3. Click **Open**. You are logged in to the resource and your session launches.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Access Details</strong></summary>

Access Details lets you view the credentials and instructions needed to access a resource manually.

Use this method when:

* The **Connect** button is not available for the resource or your preferred connection method.
* You need to set up multifactor authentication for the account.
* You prefer to log in using your own client or workflow.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Be sure to copy and securely store your credentials. **Apono only displays the secret once.**
{% endhint %}

Follow these steps to access the resource:

1. Either from the message or under **My Sessions** (**Home > My Access > My Sessions**), click **Access Details** for the resource. A pop-up window appears.
2. Follow the instructions to access the resource.

{% hint style="success" icon="lightbulb" %}
If you previously viewed your credentials, you can click **Reset Credentials**. Resetting your credentials enables you to use the [Connect](#connect) approach.
{% endhint %}

</details>


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