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 For further configuration variables, see [below](#configuration).
 
+### Getting a webhook URL
+To get a webhook URL for use with this extension, open the Discord client and go to a server where you have the `Manage Webhooks` permission. Click the cog icon when hovering over a text channel, switch to the Webhooks tab on the left of the interface, and click 'Create webhook'. The webhook URL can then be copied from that interface.
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 ## Configuration
 This extension can be configured using the `LocalSettings.php` file in your MediaWiki installation.