Introduction:

This article will guide you through the process of setting up an Outlook Calendar as a source for auto-generated content in Raftr's Admin Portal. By following these steps, you will be able to seamlessly import events directly from your Outlook Calendar into your community. Please ensure that the Outlook Calendar you wish to use as a source meets the necessary requirements.

Please follow the instructions below to set up your Outlook Calendar and add it on Raftr:

Step 1: Sharing the Calendar with Raftr

To utilize an Outlook Calendar as a source, you need to share the calendar with Raftr by following these instructions:

1. Log in to your Outlook account in a web browser.
2. Navigate to the calendar you want to use as a source.
3. Select the calendar and click the "Share" button or right-click on the calendar name and choose "Sharing and permissions."
4. In the sharing settings, enter the email address: content@raftr.onmicrosoft.com
5. Set the permission level for Raftr to "Can view all details".
6. Save the changes to share the calendar with Raftr.

Step 2: Finding the Calendar ID

To complete the setup process, you'll need to locate the Calendar ID associated with your Outlook Calendar. Here's how you can find it:

1. Log in to your Outlook account in a web browser.
2. Navigate to the calendar you want to use as a source.
3. Right-click on the calendar name and choose "Properties."
4. In the properties window, go to the "Web" tab.
5. Locate the "Calendar URL" field.
6. Copy the alphanumeric code present in the Calendar URL, which is the Calendar ID.

Step 3: Adding Outlook Calendar as a Source in Raftr's Admin Portal

Now that you have the Outlook calendar ID, you can proceed to add it as a source in Raftr's Admin Portal. Here's how:

1. Log in to Raftr's Admin Portal using your credentials.
2. Navigate to the "Auto-Generated Content" section.
3. Look for an option to add a new source and select it.
4. Choose the "Outlook Calendar" option from the available source types.
5. Paste the Outlook calendar ID you obtained earlier into the designated field.
6. Make sure the rest of the fields on the screen are completed.
7. Save the changes to add the Outlook Calendar as a source in Raftr's Admin Portal.

Conclusion:

Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Outlook Calendar as a source in Raftr's Admin Portal. By sharing the calendar with content@raftr.onmicrosoft.com and obtaining the Calendar ID, you can now import events from your Outlook Calendar seamlessly. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.