Prerequisites
Before setting up the integration, ensure the following:- absentify Account: You must have an active absentify account with at least the Mini Plan.
- Microsoft 365 Account: A work, school, or Microsoft personal account is required.
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Permissions and Consent: Accept the necessary permissions and consent by either:
- Installing and starting the absentify app in Microsoft Teams.
- Accessing the absentify web app and accepting the permissions.
Setting Up the Integration
Step 1: Install absentify
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Microsoft Teams:
- Navigate to the Apps section in Teams.
- Search for absentify.
- Click Add to install the app.
- Launch the app and accept the required permissions.
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Web Application:
- Visit the absentify web app.
- Sign in with your Microsoft 365 credentials.
- Accept the necessary permissions when prompted.
Step 2: Connect absentify with Power Automate
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Access Power Automate:
- Go to Power Automate.
- Sign in with your Microsoft 365 account.
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Add absentify Connector:
- In the left-hand menu, click on Data > Connections.
- Click + New connection.
- Search for absentify.
- Select the absentify connector and click Create.
- Authenticate using your Microsoft 365 credentials if prompted.
Step 3: Create a Flow
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Start a New Flow:
- Click on Create in the left-hand menu.
- Choose Automated cloud flow to start from a template or Instant cloud flow for a manual trigger.
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Configure Triggers and Actions:
- Select an absentify trigger, such as When a new request is created or When a request’s status is updated.
- Define the actions to perform, like sending an email notification or updating a SharePoint list.
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Save and Test the Flow:
- After configuring the flow, click Save.
- Test the flow to ensure it operates as expected.
Example Use Cases
- HR Notifications: Automatically notify the HR department via email when a new leave request is submitted.
- Data Synchronization: Update absence records in an external HR system whenever there’s a change in absentify.
- Team Alerts: Send a message to a Microsoft Teams channel when an employee’s leave request is approved.
Important Considerations
- API Limits: Be aware of any API call limitations to ensure your flows operate smoothly.
- Data Security: Ensure that data transferred between absentify and other systems complies with your organization’s data protection policies.
- Maintenance: Regularly review and update your flows to accommodate any changes in processes or systems.
For more detailed information and advanced configurations, refer to the absentify Connector Documentation.