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WorkSpace : creating an event with a reminder by Slack
This guide explains how to create an event with a reminder via Slack. This function allows you to be notified in the discussion thread of your choice when an event is coming up.
1. Create an incoming webhook for Slack
- Open the following page and log in with your Slack details:
https://slack.com/apps/new/A0F7XDUAZ-webhooks-entrants
- Choose the discussion thread in which your reminders should be shown (for example @slackbot)
- copy the webhook's URL
Comment:you will need to create other webhooks to set reminders in other discussion threads.
2. Configure the webhook in the WorkSpace calendar
- Open the following page and log in with your Infomaniak account details:
https://manager.infomaniak.com/v3/workspace-settings/event
- Click on Add a Slack webhook
- Set:
- A name to easily identify the Webhook when you add reminders
- The URL of the webhook (cf. first step of this guide)
- Click on Confirm
3. Create an event with a reminder by Slack
Now that your WorkSpace is linked to your Slack account, you can choose to be notified in Slack when you add a reminder to an event.
- Open your calendar in the WorkSpace:https://workspace.infomaniak.com/#service=calendar
- Create a new event
- Add a reminder
- Choose the Slackwebhookconfigured in the drop-down menu
- Confirm the changes
You will now receive a reminder in the discussion thread which corresponds to the webhook
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