Slack is a communication platform that lets you easily collaborate with your team. By integrating with the Google Calendar API, you can easily add events to your Slack channel and keep track of your work schedule. This will help you stay organized and on top of your tasks.
How to Add Google Calendar to Slack Via a Web Browser
Adding the Google Calendar app to Slack is easy in a web browser. Follow these instructions if you’re on a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
If you’re using Slack to work on projects with team members, you may want to turn on automatic status updates so that your conversations are more smooth. This can help keep your team organized and efficient.
Google online calendar will automatically update your Slack status when you’re in a meeting based on meetings scheduled in your Google online calendar. ..
How to Add Google Calendar to Slack on Android and iOS Mobile Devices
Slack’s Gcal add-on is easy to install on your mobile device, too. ..
If you’re not using the Google Calendar App, or if you don’t want to use it, you can disable automatic status updates by going to your account settings in Slack and turning off the “Enable automatic status updates” checkbox. ..
What Can You Do with the Google Calendar Slack Integration?
You can use Google Calendar to schedule meetings, events, and tasks.
Receive Calendar Reminders and View and Schedule Events
You can view your daily schedule and receive event reminders without leaving Slack by using the Slack app.
To view your Google Calendar, open Slack and click the Apps section. From there, you can view event reminders or your schedule for today, tomorrow, or any date you choose.
You can create an event by selecting the Create event button.
If you want to invite a user to your event, you can do so by adding them as a guest in the Guests field.
To share a meeting with someone or a Slack channel, check the Share this meeting box and select the person or channel you want to share the meeting with. ..
For Zoom meetings, you can add the Zoom link in the event’s description. Alternatively, if your team has Zoom installed as the default calling app, you can add the link to the Calling dropdown menu.
You can join a Google Calendar event directly from the link in the Google calendar reminder in Slack.
Visit Settings for More Tools
To get started, select Apps > Google Calendar > Settings. On the left side of the screen, under “Settings,” turn on “Daily Schedules.” You can choose whether you want today’s or tomorrow’s schedule to be sent to Slack, and what time you want the message to arrive. ..
To configure your notification preferences in Slack, go to Settings and select Notifications. Here, you can choose which types of notifications you want to receive: event reminders, invitations, updates, and cancellations. ..
Settings > Status Sync
How to Uninstall Google Calendar from Slack
To revoke Slack’s access to your Google Calendar, open the Settings app and select Google Calendar from the left hand menu.
To disconnect your Google Calendar, follow these steps:
- Open the Google Calendar app on your phone or computer.
- Click the three lines in the top left corner of the calendar screen.
- Under “Settings,” click “Disconnect.” ..
Getting the Most out of Slack
Slack is a great tool for integrating with other online tools. If you’re a power G Suite user, be sure to check out its integration with Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Analytics, and Google Sheets.
Slack is a great tool for team communication. It has a lot of great features, including integrations with popular apps like Facebook Messenger and Twitter. As well, Slack has its own built-in functionality, such as screen sharing and bots. This makes it easy to keep your team connected and productive. Check out the Slack App Directory to find more great apps and bots to use on your team!
