Calendar

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How to use the Calendar for your events!                         

Setting up a Calendar event is quick and easy for whatever purpose - here's how.

Create a Calendar channel

  • Click the + to create a new channel.

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  • Select Calendar and give the channel a name.

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  • Important: Your calendar timezone depends on your Server settings; you can find these in Settings > Overview.

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Create an event

  • To create a new event in the Upcoming view, click Create an event or the + at the top right.

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  • To create an event from the Month view, click the + in the date box's corner.

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  • Enter a name for your event.
  • Note: Timezones are shown locally to each user.

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  • Events can be color-coded to your choice.

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  • Decide if you want your event to be single or recurring.

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  • In these fields, you can add additional information to your event.

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The Advanced tab gives you additional options for those you want to invite.

  • Allow RSVPs:  Slide the toggle on if you want people to indicate their interest in joining your event.

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  • Limit attendance: You can restrict the number of people who can attend to a maximum of 100.

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  • Restrict roles:  if this option is used, only roles specified will have the ability to RSVP to the event.

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  • Fill out a form upon RSVP: you can create a form or poll for your event to gather additional information from individuals attending.

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  • Once you've finished, don't forget to hit Create! 

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  • You can invite members to your event by selecting all (useful if you have restricted roles) or inviting them individually.  

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  • The event will automatically create a chat channel 15 minutes before your event starts, indicated by the green bar.

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  • When the event begins, the indicator will turn green in both the event thread and the event itself.

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Calendar views & joining events

  • Upcoming: we will show all your events in list form.

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  • Month view: This will show all your events in a classic calendar grid view.

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  • All events are shown on the Overview page and the Calendar channel.  Members can also indicate their attendance here.

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Joining Voice & Chat channels for a calendar event

Click Join chat or the active thread to access the event channel.

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  • Click to Join voice and/or use text chat for the event discussion.

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View your event attendance

You can view the status of invited members, with the ability to change it if you have the correct permissions.

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