> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.spike.sh/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.spike.sh/integrations-guideline/integrate-spike-with-lightstep.md).

# Integrate Spike with Lightstep

Step-by-step guide to connect Lightstep to Spike and receive Phone, SMS, and Slack alerts for observability issues.

### Service and integration

Make sure to add the Lightstep integration and copy the webhook.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-Ln3rb4wLUFeI-OAPcmq" %}
[Create integration and service on our dashboard](/integrations-guideline/create-integration-and-service-on-dashboard.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### Using Webhooks with Lightstep

#### Step 1

From the Lightstep menu, go to **alerts.** Create an alert from the alert page.

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#### Step 2

Select the type of alert you want to create.

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#### Step 3

In the **Notification destinations** section, choose webhook from the dropdown. Then paste the spike webhook URL and save.

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