Integrating AhaSlides with RingCentral Events

This guide explains how to install the AhaSlides app on your Organization account and add it to your event.

What is AhaSlides?

AhaSlides is an engagement tool used to create word clouds, live polls, quizzes, Q&A, brainstorming sessions and more. AhaSlides offers a free plan, while advanced features require a paid subscription.

How does the integration work?

AhaSlides can be embedded into the activity panel of a Stage, Session, Expo Booth, or Reception enabling attendees to participate in the activity within RingCentral Events without leaving the platform.

Installing AhaSlides

To install the AhaSlides app on your Organization account: 

1. In your Organization Dashboard, go to the Apps tab.
2. Click Discover More on App Store.
   
   
   
3. In the App store, you can find AhaSlides under the Fun & games and Polls & surveys category.
   
   
   
4. On the AhaSlides page, click Install app.
   ✔  You'll be prompted to confirm your choice. Click Install to continue.
   

Adding AhaSlides to your event

• In a multi-track event, AhaSlides is enabled for Reception and for each Stage, Session and Expo Booth individually. To add AhaSlides to your multi-track event: 

  1. In the Event Dashboard, navigate to your Reception settings or to the settings of the specific Stage, Session or Expo Booth to which you'd like to add the app.
  2. Scroll down to the Apps section.
  3. Under AhaSlides, select the Enabled check box.
  4. Enter the tab name (e.g. it can be AhaSlides or anything else).
  5. Enter the access code.
     Note: Your access code can be copied from your AhaSlides activity public URL. 
     
  6. Once ready, click Save.

• In a Webinar event, there is a single activity panel due to the singular virtual space, either Stage or Session. To add AhaSlides to your Webinar event:

  1. Go to Event Dashboard > Setup > Basics. 
  2. Scroll down to the Apps section.
  3. Toggle AhaSlides on.
  4. Enter the tab name (e.g. it can be AhaSlides or anything else).
  5. Enter the access code.
     Note: Your access code can be copied from your AhaSlides activity public URL. 
     
  6. Once ready, click Save.