Slack is a popular messaging app that allows you to communicate with your team members in real-time. However, it can be difficult to keep track of all your appointments and events without a calendar. Fortunately, you can easily connect your Google Calendar to Slack to make sure you never miss an important meeting or event.
Step 1: Open Slack
To begin, open the Slack app on your computer or mobile device. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for free at slack.com.
Step 2: Go to Your Workspace Settings
Once you’re logged in, click on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Workspace Settings” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Select Integrations
In the Workspace Settings page, scroll down to the “Integrations” section. Click on the “Add Integration” button to start connecting your Google Calendar to Slack.
Step 4: Choose Google Calendar
On the next page, you’ll see a list of available integrations. Scroll down until you find “Google Calendar” and click on it. You may need to sign in with your Google account if you haven’t already done so.
Step 5: Authorize Slack
Once you’ve signed in, you’ll be prompted to authorize Slack to access your Google Calendar. Click on the “Allow” button to continue.
Step 6: Select Your Calendar Events
After authorizing Slack, you’ll be able to select which events from your Google Calendar you want to sync with Slack. You can choose to sync all events or only specific calendars.
Step 7: Customize Your Notifications
Finally, you can customize how you receive notifications for upcoming events. You can choose to receive notifications via email, Slack message, or both. You can also set a reminder time for each event.
Step 8: Save Your Changes
Once you’ve made all your selections, click on the “Save” button to save your changes. Your Google Calendar events will now be synced with Slack and you’ll receive notifications for upcoming events.
Conclusion
Connecting your Google Calendar to Slack is a simple process that can help you stay organized and on top of all your appointments and events. By following these steps, you can easily sync your calendar with Slack and receive notifications for upcoming events.