Integrate and launch external apps

How to quickly launch your existing apps from Ocasta

What Are Apps?

The app switcher is where your team can quickly access external tools from Ocasta.

Apps are links to the platforms your organisation already uses — like Salesforce or Slack — brought into one place for easy access. When someone selects an app, it opens the platform directly.

To open the app switcher, select the squares icon in the top left of the navigation bar.

How do I add a new App?

1. Click ‘Options’ in the left side bar

2. In the sub-category click ‘Apps’ 

3. Tap 'Add New'. You'll first need to add the title of the app, this will show when the user clicks on the app icon image to confirm they want to open the app. 

4. You'll need to select if your app is an Android, iOS or a Web app.

5. Add the Url of the app

6. App icon - add the image for the app 

7. Click the publish button on the top right side once you’re ready to share!

How do I make my app appear in the Task Switcher under Team Apps?

1. To display them in Team Apps click ‘Options’ on the left side bar 

2. In the sub-category click ‘App Switcher’

3. In the left box underneath ‘Apps’ select which apps you would like to appear in the Team Apps, these will then show up in the right box.

4. When you are ready to share click ‘update’

5. Your App should appear in the App Switcher menu 👍