How do you automatically pause Slack notifications when in a meeting?

Automatically pausing Slack notifications during meetings can help you stay focused and avoid interruptions.

Here’s a simple guide to set this up:

Using Slack's Built-in Features

1. Connect your Calendar:

   • Go to the Slack App Directory and find the Google/Outlook Calendar app.
   • Click "Add to Slack" and follow the prompts to connect your calendar.

2. Enable Do Not Disturb (DND) during events:

   • Once your calendar is connected, go to the app settings.
   • Turn on status updates to update your Slack status automatically from your primary calendar during your events.
   • This will automatically pause notifications when you have a meeting scheduled in your calendar.

Using Third-Party Tools

1. Zapier:

   • Create a Zap that connects your calendar (Google or Outlook) to Slack.
   • Set a trigger for when a meeting starts.
   • Add an action to set your Slack status to Do Not Disturb.

2. IFTTT:

   • Create an applet that connects your calendar to Slack.
   • Set the trigger to be a calendar event starting.
   • Set the action to enable Do Not Disturb in Slack.

Manual Method

1. Set DND manually:
   • Before your meeting starts, click on your profile picture in Slack.
   • Select "Pause notifications" and choose the duration of your meeting.

By following these steps, you can ensure that Slack notifications are automatically paused during your meetings, helping you stay focused and productive.