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

1. Open the following page and log in with your Slack details:
   https://slack.com/apps/new/A0F7XDUAZ-webhooks-entrants
    
2. Choose the discussion thread in which your reminders should be shown (for example @slackbot)
     
   
     
3. copy the webhook's URL
   
   
   
   
   

2. Configure the webhook in the WorkSpace calendar

1. Open the following page and log in with your Infomaniak account details:
   https://manager.infomaniak.com/v3/workspace-settings/event
       
2. Click on Add a Slack webhook
   
   
   
   
   
3. Set:
   
   
   • A name to easily identify the Webhook when you add reminders
   • The URL of the webhook (cf. first step of this guide)
       
     
        
4. 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.

1. Open your calendar in the WorkSpace:https://workspace.infomaniak.com/#service=calendar
2. Create a new event
3. Add a reminder
4. Choose the Slackwebhookconfigured in the drop-down menu
5. Confirm the changes

You will now receive a reminder in the discussion thread which corresponds to the webhook

To learn more

• How reminders work in the calendar
• Customising the reminder notifications in Slack