Learn how to set up Confetti Bot in your Slack workspace and start celebrating your team's birthdays and work anniversaries.
Getting Started with Confetti Bot
Welcome to Confetti Bot! This guide will help you set up automatic birthday and work anniversary celebrations in your Slack workspace.
Installation
- Click the “Add to Slack” button on our website
- Authorize Confetti Bot to access your Slack workspace
- You’ll be redirected to Slack where Confetti Bot is now installed
Initial Setup
After installation, open the Confetti Bot app in Slack:
- Find Confetti Bot in your Slack sidebar under “Apps”
- Open the Home tab to access your dashboard
- Configure your celebration settings by clicking Posting Settings under “Settings & Admin”:
- Set your workspace timezone
- Choose your preferred posting time
- Select which channels celebrations are posted in
- Choose how weekend celebrations are handled
Adding Team Member Data
You have several options to add birthday and hire date information:
Option 1: Auto-Collection via DM
Confetti Bot automatically sends friendly DMs to team members asking for their birthday and hire date. Team members can fill in their information at their own pace.
Option 2: CSV Import
Click Import CSV under “Team Data” on the Home tab to upload a CSV file with team member information for quick bulk setup.
Option 3: Manual Entry
Use the Look Up Team Member button to find and add information for individual team members.
Option 4: HRIS Integration (Pro plan)
Click Connect HR System under “Team Data” to connect your HRIS and automatically sync team member data. Confetti Bot supports 60+ HR systems including BambooHR, Gusto, Personio, Rippling, HiBob, and many more.
Option 5: Self-Service
Team members can update their own birthday and hire date anytime using the /confetti update slash command.