Working with the @Blogin Bot for Microsoft Teams

If your organization uses Microsoft Teams, you can enhance your workflow by installing the Blogin App and interacting with your Blogin account directly within Teams using the @Blogin bot.

The bot enables real-time notifications about activity in Blogin, which can be sent to either a Teams channel or a private conversation. Notifications sent to channels are visible to everyone, making it easy to keep relevant teams informed.

How to Add the Blogin Bot to Microsoft Teams

1. In Microsoft Teams, go to Apps, search for Blogin, and click Add.
    

   

    

2. The bot will automatically be added to your personal scope (private chat).
   You can also choose specific channels where you want to add the bot.
    

   

    

How to Use the Blogin Bot

You can interact with the bot using simple commands.

In a Channel

Mention the bot using @Blogin, followed by your command.
For example:
@Blogin help — shows a list of all available commands.

In a Private Chat (Personal Scope)

You can simply type the command directly, without mentioning the bot.
For example:
info or add_notification

How to Receive Notifications in Microsoft Teams

To receive notifications, you first need to connect your Blogin and Microsoft Teams accounts.

Step 1: Link Your Account

Use the link_account command.

• To link the account in a channel, type (in the channel):
  @Blogin link_account your_company.blogin.co
   
• To link the account in the personal scope type (in private message to the bot):
  link_account your_company.blogin.co

The bot will send you a private message with a link to connect your account.

Click the link and follow the instructions.
You must be logged in to your Blogin account to complete this step.

Step 2: Configure Notifications

During the linking process, you can select which Blogin events you'd like to receive notifications for.

After clicking the Proceed button, your Blogin account will be linked, and any events you selected will be saved with the integration you created.

Managing Notifications

Once your accounts are connected, you can see your integrations and notifications on the Profile page of your Blogin account, under Integrations > Microsoft Teams.
 

Click Manage Integrations for Microsoft Teams to see the list of integrations you currently have. 

To add new notifications for different event(s), you can use the add_notification command on Microsoft Teams.

• To receive notifications in a channel, type:
  @Blogin add_notification (in the channel)

• To receive notifications in a private chat, type:
  add_notification (in your conversation with the bot)

The bot will respond with a confirmation in your private chat.

Available Notifications

You can choose to receive the following types of notifications from Blogin:

• New post published on Blogin
  Triggered when a new post is published in any of the selected categories.

• New comment or reply
  Triggered when someone comments on a post you're following.
  Tip: Add this notification in a personal scope (as a private message from the Blogin bot).

• You were mentioned
  Triggered when someone mentions you on Blogin.
  Tip: Add this notification in a personal scope (as a private message from the Blogin bot).

• A new user joined Blogin
  Triggered when a new user joins the blog. (Admins only)

• A new post has been published with selected tag(s)
  Triggered when a post is published using any of the selected tags.

• A new post has been published, visible to selected teams
  Triggered when a new post is visible to one or more selected teams.

Receiving Private Notifications from @Blogin

When the Blogin app is installed, the bot is automatically added to your personal scope (private chat).

Using the bot in personal scope (private chat) is similar to using it in channels, except you don’t need to mention @Blogin. Just type your command directly.

For example:
info or add_notification

Using the Messaging Extension

Another way to interact with the Blogin bot is via the Messaging Extension, which works in both channels and private chats.

• Click the ➕ icon next to the message box.

• Select Blogin from the list of apps.

• Choose the command you'd like to use.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance with Microsoft Teams integration:

• Check out Microsoft Teams Support Documentation

• Or contact our support team anytime at:
  support@blogin.co

We're here to help!