Welcome to Cosmos - the universe of knowledge and teamwork
We understand that setting up a new app can be daunting, but we're here to help. This guide will walk you through the initial steps to start with Cosmos and ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Let's get started!
Cosmos - Intranet for Confluence can be accessed by all users through the Confluence navigation bar. Go to Apps > Your apps and click on the Cosmos.
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The initial setup of the Cosmos is carried out by the Confluence Admin.
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Until you follow the steps below, random dummy data will be displayed to give you an idea of the app's features. |
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1️⃣ Sync the
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Employee Database
Go to Cosmos settings in the sidebar, open the Employee Database and sync the Cosmos Employee Database with your Confluence instance. This is necessary so all user profiles are initialized in the Cosmos app.
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After synchronizing users, several default columns are established to provide a foundational structure. While "Name" and "Email" columns are fixed and cannot be deleted, all other columns are flexible. Admins can modify or remove them based on specific organizational requirements. |
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Your user data is safe with us - we don't store it. On our end, the users are represented by their user ID, a string of random and unidentifiable digits and letters. |
The database is the central piece of Cosmos which also allows you to create user profiles (see Step 2)and modules such as upcoming birthdays, new starters, work anniversary etc. Overall, it is the engine that is powering the personalization experience of Cosmos. You can learn more about the feature here.
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2️⃣ Set up the user profile
Access your profile on the bottom left in the Cosmos sidebar and then click on the Edit button that appears on the bottom right of your profile screen. The configuration sidebar for the user profile opens up.
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You can learn more about user profiles here.
Step 3 - Embed the dashboard on a Confluence page
As mentioned above, all users can access the Cosmos dashboard through the Confluence top bar. To drive more traffic to your Cosmos dashboard you can embed the Cosmos Dashboard on your Confluence dashboard or any other Confluence page.
On your desired page, simply click the Cosmos logo button. You can also click + > Other Macros and find the Cosmos - Embed Dashboard macro. Alternatively, enter /cosmos to find the macro.
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You can learn more about the dashboard here.
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The user profile layout you define here will apply to all user profiles. |
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Ensure all team members complete their user profiles on the Cosmos intranet for Confluence. Share the profile link across your internal communication channels, urging users to fill it out. Once updated, their details will automatically integrate into the employee database. |