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Installing Google Calendar on Rootly

We recommend you perform the installation with a service account to ensure the integration doesn’t break, should the installing user leave the company.Ensure that you are logged in as an Admin user in Rootly.
Locate Google Calendar on the Integrations catalog and click on Setup.
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You’ll be prompted to choose a connection method to your Google Meet:
  • Connect through OAuth credentials
  • Connect through JSON file credentials
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Integrating via OAuth

This integration method is used for non-GCP service accounts. This is the simplest and the recommended approach to integrating with Google Meet.
  1. You can first create a Google account with a generic email (e.g. acme_rootly@company.com).
  2. Then log into that Google account on your browser.
  3. Add acme_rootly@company.com as a member in your Rootly organization.
  4. Follow the instructions below to integrate as acme_rootly@company.com.
Click on Setup to start the integration process. You’ll be prompted to select a Google account.
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After selecting a Google account, you’ll be prompted to grant Rootly permission to integrate with your Google account.
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Select Allow and you’ll be redirected back to Rootly and the installation is considered complete!
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Integrating via GCP Service Account

This integration method is used for GCP Service Accounts. You can click here to learn more about GCP Service Accounts.
Navigate to your Google Cloud Console, and click on IAM & Admin.
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Next, navigate to Service Accounts and create a new service account by clicking on Create Service Account.
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Fill in the Service account details, your Service Account ID will be automatically generated. Click on Done when you have completed the form.
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 Next, Navigate to the Keys tab and click on Add a Key.
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Create a key and download the JSON format.
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Next, navigate back to the Rootly integration page and upload the JSON file.
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Now in https://admin.google.com > Security > Api Controls > Domain Wide Delegation Select your service account and add the scope below:
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Now in https://admin.google.com > Google Workspace > Core Google Workspace. Select Google Calendar.
  • Configure External sharing options for primary calendar like below:
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  • Configure Internal sharing options for primary calendar like below:
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Now go in your own calendar > Settings and share your calendar with the service account email with make changes to events permission.
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Make sure to enter the email of the user you want to schedule meetings as in the Rootly integration:
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Click Save and you should be all set!

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Uninstall

You can uninstall this integration in the integrations panel by clicking Configure > Delete.

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Support

If you need help or more information about this integration, please contact support@rootly.com or start a chat by navigating to Help > Chat with Us.