To avoid being unnecessarily messaged during a leave, here’s why you should set yourself as away on Asana.
Why Set Yourself to Away on Asana?
Just because we’re online, it doesn’t mean that we’re working. For most of us, we also use our screens to spend our time outside of work to stream content, connect with loved ones, and play games.
In addition, not all leaves are as pleasant. In some cases, it can be due to personal reasons, which we may not be comfortable sharing with everyone that we work with.
If you want to subtly tell your colleagues that they shouldn’t be bothering you on your planned days off, here’s how you can show yourself as away on Asana on desktop and mobile apps.
Steps to Show Yourself as Away on Asana for Desktop App or Website
To set yourself as away on Asana on desktop or web, follow these steps:
Open Asana on the web or desktop app. Click on your profile picture. Select My Settings. Under the Profile tab, go to Show me as away. Next to Show me as away, toggle on the button. Select the first and last day of your leave. If you want to receive push notifications, check the box next to Send push notifications while I’m away. Under Preview, check if it is correct. Select Save changes to confirm your decision.
Once the last day has lapsed, Asana will automatically remove your away notice. With this, you can expect that your teammates will know when you’re back without any additional steps.
Alternatively, if you decide to end your leave early, you may also toggle off the button next to “Show me as away”. Afterward, your status will automatically return to normal.
If you have to take an emergency leave and have no access to your desktop, it is also possible to set yourself away on mobile.
Steps to Show Yourself as Away on Asana on Mobile App
To show yourself as away on the Asana app for iOS and Android, here’s how:
Open your iOS or Android Asana app. In the lower-right part of the screen, click Account. Under your profile picture, click View Profile. Next to Show me as away, toggle on the button. Select the first and last day of your leave. If you want to receive push notifications, toggle on the button next to “Notify me while I’m away”.
Should you be ready to go back to work earlier than previously expected, you can also disable this feature from your Asana mobile app. To do so, simply toggle off the button next to Show me as away.
However, Asana will automatically remove your away setting once the last day you have set has elapsed. So, you don’t have to manually remove this from your mobile phone upon your return to work.
While you’re at it, you may also want to make sure that you set your two-factor authentication on Asana. With this, you can be certain that your account is safe from hackers while you’re away. After all, good internet security practices matter, even when you’re on holiday.
Keep Your Asana Quiet on the Holidays
On the days that work takes a back seat, it is best to keep Asana free from the equation.
If you want to avoid having to explain to every teammate who tries to speak with you why you are not replying, set yourself as away right before logging off.
