New: Receive personal notifications from Backlog in Teams and Google Chat

We’ve got some exciting news for Google Chat and Microsoft Teams users. You can now receive personal notifications from Backlog without leaving your chat app. In case you missed it, we also made this feature available for Slack users recently.

Normally in Backlog, when you’re assigned to an issue or a comment is addressed to you, a notification pops up in your notification center. Now, thanks to this new integration, these notifications will also appear directly in Teams and Google Chat. No more missing notifications or switching back and forth between tools — you’ll stay up to date right where you are.

How to set it up in Teams

1. Install the Backlog app for Teams (Already have it? No need to reinstall).

2. Enter “Personal notification settings” in Teams and send it

3. Click the “Change personal notification settings” button in the message that appears

4. Click the “Enable” button in the dialog that pops up

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5. You’re all set!

Now, whenever you receive personal notifications in Backlog, it will show up as a direct message in Teams.

How to set it up in Google Chat

1. Install the Backlog app for Google Chat (Already have it installed? No need to reinstall)

2. Enter “/personalNotifications” in a direct message or space chat in Google Chat and send it

3. In the dialog that appears, set the setting to “Enabled” and click the “Save” button

4. You’re all set!

Now, whenever you receive a personal notifications in Backlog, it will show up as a direct message in Google Chat. 

Stay in the loop

We’ve introduced these handy new features for Microsoft Teams and Google Chat integrations to help you never miss a Backlog notification. For more details on integrating Backlog with your favorite chat apps, be sure to check out our help content.

Should you encounter any questions or require assistance along the way, our dedicated support team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re committed to ensuring your Backlog experience is as smooth and productive as possible.