This guide is for admins already using Backlog and/or Cacoo. If you’re not already using Backlog and/or Cacoo, see our intro guide for new organizations.
Preface
If you’re already using Backlog or Cacoo, that means you should be familiar with managing your organization’s users through your Nulab Account. You’re going to manage your Typetalk users the same way.
First, you’ll need to add any users you wish to grant access to Backlog, Cacoo, or Typetalk to your organization. Then, add them to any applicable teams. This will automatically grant them access to any team-specific topics, projects, folders, etc.
You will choose your plan based on the number of users who will be joining Typetalk. If you don’t plan to have every member of Backlog/Cacoo also join Typetalk, choose a plan that corresponds to the number of users who will be joining. For example, if 100 members currently use Backlog, but only 25 will be using Typetalk, you can choose the standard 25 users plan.
At the end of your billing cycle, we will send a consolidated bill for each product based on the various plans you choose.
Getting started
To get your team started on Typetalk, you’ll be taken through the following flow.
1. Choose your plan
If you are adding more than 10 people, we recommend starting with a free trial of the standard plan. You can refer to the pricing page for more info and plan restrictions.
Select the number of users who will be joining Typetalk from the dropdown, and click the "Start free trial" button.
2. Select your organization
If you are not already logged in, input your email address and click the "Login from here" button.
Then select the organization you’re introducing to Typetalk.
3. Activate members
The browser app will launch automatically. When new users are invited to your organization on Nulab Apps, they will not be able to immediately access Typetalk.
To enable their access, click the Settings button at the bottom left of the page, then select the "Members" tab under Manage Organization.
4. Start chatting
The browser app will launch automatically. Be sure to check the “Welcome to Typetalk” topic for info
You can check the “Welcome to Typetalk” topic for info and tips on using Typetalk.
To learn more about basic features, you can check out our Getting started with basic functions.
5. Create new topics
Use the (+) icon in your sidebar menu (A) to begin adding a new topic. Enter a topic name (B). Then under the “FROM ORGANIZATION” section, add teams and individual members to give them access to the topic. (D)
When you’re ready, click the "Create Topic" button (E), and an email will automatically notify each topic member of its creation.
The email will provide a URL to the topic, so members can click to start chatting right away.
6. Upgrade from trial
Your free trial lasts for 30 days, so you’ll need to upgrade to continue using your team’s topics. You can learn more about upgrading here.
Promoting Typetalk on your team
- We recommend you to create a variety of topics for things like sharing relevant industry articles, office-related questions, fun stuff, etc. That way people have relevant areas to post their thoughts and individual topics don’t get bogged down with too much information.
- Name your topics clearly, and take advantage of the topic description area to lay out any guidelines or provide more information.
- Use the @mention feature to address people. By default, this will send an email notification reminding them to check the app. It’s a great way to get people in the habit of checking it.
- Let your team know about Typetalk’s mobile and desktop applications, so they can use Typetalk when, where, and how they like.