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Donut Channels: Intros
Donut Channels: Intros

Everything you need to know about making intros for your team, from how to get set up to best practices.

Donut's Default Conversation StartersView a list of the default conversation starter questions we include when you activate the feature.

How To: Introduce People Within the Same Group or CategoryLearn how to use Donut's "Within-group" feature to introduce people from the same region, department, or interests.
How to Find and Use Donut's Home TabManage your Donut experience right from Slack using Donut's Home Tab.
How to Set Up a Donut Intros ChannelLooking to set up a Donut Channel for your team's Slack workspace? We'll show you how to get started.
Intro TypesLearn about the different ways you can intro people up with Donut
Adding Donut to private channelsHow to set up and edit Donut intros in a private Slack channel
How to Use Donut's Outlook Calendar Integration for Your ChannelDonut's Outlook Calendar integration makes it easy for your team to schedule Donut meetings with one another.
How To Use Shortcuts with DonutBrowse Donut channels, view your intros, and more right in Slack.
Automatically invite new teammates to join your Donut channelUse Donut's welcome feature to welcome all new users of your Slack workspace and invite them to your Donut channel(s).
How To: Run a Lottery with Donut IntrosLearn how Donut's "Lottery" feature allows you to introduce one lucky group or pair each round.
How To: Introduce People Across Different Groups with DonutLearn how to use Donut's "Cross-group" feature to introduce people from different groups, departments, or office locations
How to: Send a Compliment Through DonutLearn more about how Donut Compliments work and when your teammate will receive the compliments you send them.
Donut Conversation StartersLearn more about Donut's Conversation Starters for your Intros.
Icebreaker Questions for Donut IntrosExplore our curated list of icebreaker questions to effortlessly spark conversations during Intros.
How to Use Donut's Google Calendar Integration for your ChannelDonut's Google Calendar integration makes it easy for your team to schedule Donut meetings with one another.
Use Donut to run a selfie contest for your Intro channelBoost team participation with a Selfie Contest! Submit photos, vote for your favorites, and let Donut pick a winner automatically.

How to use Donut's Program Hub to view & edit the status of Donut channel membersLearn more on how to use our Program Hub to see who was matched, who met, who didn't, and why certain people were excluded.
How to view and edit Donut channel ownership and accessLearn more about Donut channel ownership permissions, and how to transfer ownership to another teammate
What Calendar Integrations or Video Conferencing Options does Donut support?From GCal to Outlook, Zoom to MS Teams, Donut can seamlessly integrate with a variety of meeting and conferencing tools.
Why weren't some people included in our Donut Intros this week?Learn more about the different reasons teammates may not be included in your Donut intros on occasion.
What are suggested Donut channel names?Here are some tips and inspiration for naming your Donut channel(s).
How Do I Reschedule Donut Intros + Watercooler Topics for My Team?A quick walkthrough of how to move dates for your next round of Intros or Watercooler prompts.
How does scheduling work with Donut?Your team members have control over how and when they'd like to meet, plus our calendar integrations makes scheduling simple.
Set a fixed time for your team's Donut meetingsDonut's Pre-set Meeting Time feature allows you to schedule a certain time on a given day for participants to meet.
How do Donut Intros, Watercooler, and Celebrations channels differ?Donut can make intros between teammates, prompt in-channel watercooler discussions, and automate celebration messages.
What channel(s) can Donut be used in?Donut can be used in both public and private Slack channels – we recommend a new, dedicated channel for intros!
Why did Donut make an Intro with 3 people in it?When there’s an odd number of people in the channel, Donut will make one group of three so as to not leave anyone out.
How do I change the frequency, next intro date, and other settings in my Donut Intros Channel?Log into your Donut dashboard to change the introduction frequency, date of intros, channel, time zone, and team settings!
How do I pause or skip Intros for the whole channel?If you’re a channel admin, you can adjust settings at donut.ai to pause intros for your Donut channel.
What does “intros” mean? How does Donut introduce people?Donut selects two people, introduces them via a group DM in Slack, and encourages them to meet for coffee, lunch, or donuts!
What happens if someone is repeatedly unresponsive to Intros?Learn how Donut excludes “ghosts" from future Intros and how your teammates can resume Intros if they've been excluded.
Does Donut include Guest accounts when it makes Intros?There's an option to include guests in your Intros if you'd like.
Change Date/Time of IntrosLearn how to update or change the date and time that your Intros occur.
I'm interested in Donut Intros but I'm wondering...Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Donut.