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For participants: getting started with Donut
For participants: getting started with Donut

Check out our list of FAQs and how-to's for Donut participants

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Written by Carrie Biggar
Updated over 5 months ago

If you're new to Donut and looking for tips on getting started, here are some helpful articles that will outline the basics:

Donut Intros effortlessly facilitate introductions and encourage meaningful connections among teammates. Through Slack DM's, Donut prompts individuals to schedule meet-ups for virtual or in-person conversations at a set frequency that works for you and your team.
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โ€‹Donut Watercooler Donut aids in recreating spontaneous "watercooler" discussions that help build camaraderie amongst teammates. With topics ranging from light-hearted, to thought-provoking, to inspirational, Donut can help your team connect asynchronously regardless of where your team is located.
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โ€‹Donut Celebrations Optimize efficiency and eliminate the need for manual efforts by automating personalized messages that acknowledge and honor your teammates' birthdays and work anniversaries.

Donut's Home Tab within Slack is your solutions hub for all things Donut.

By linking Google Calendar/Outlook, Donut makes scheduling Intros an effortless process. We want to make it so easy for your team, we'll even suggest meeting times based on when everyone is available and auto-generate Zoom or Google Meets links for each pair.

Here's how to stop receiving intros to a manager or a direct report you work closely with (and know well).

If you'd like to stop receiving intros from Donut, there are a few options to temporarily or permanently opt-out.

Donut keeps a history of past Donut intros and marks whether or not you were able to meet. Learn more about how Donut keeps track of your meetings.


๐ŸฉIf you have any questions or feedback, click the purple Donut button on the bottom right of your screen to open up a chat with our support team!

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