Set up a Canvas notification channel for the right user
Prepare a supported communication channel when project context shows a Canvas user needs notifications.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Create communication channel
Creates a communication channel for a Canvas user to receive notifications.
Why this helps
Notification setup can be delayed when contact needs are tracked separately from Canvas preferences.
- Create a channel for an existing Canvas user.
- Reduce manual setup when a notification need is identified.
- Use supplied contact context to drive a specific action.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agiled and Canvas once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and enter its name and prompt.
- 3Describe the notification need and the existing Canvas user in one instruction.
- 4Choose a Notis cron schedule and where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real user and verify the created channel.
Questions about this workflow
Does the action create a Canvas user?
No. It creates a communication channel for an existing Canvas user.
What information must be supplied?
Provide the user context and channel details required by the action.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agiled to Canvas. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agiled triggers
Canvas actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create account notification
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Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
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Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agiled and Canvas, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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