Channel health in monday service

Who can use this feature
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admin-icon.svgOnly channel owners can connect channels

Channel health gives admins visibility into whether each support channel is actively receiving and processing requests. Each channel displays a status label that reflects its true operational state, along with a specific action to take when something needs attention.

 

Note: Channel health is currently in gradual release and may not yet be available on your account.

 

What is channel health

Channel health is a status indicator that appears on every email channel in monday service. It reflects the channel's current operational state and shows what action to take when something is wrong. The status indicator appears in two places.

The Channels tab: the main channel settings page in the left pane:

 

The Manage your channels view within a specific Tickets board, accessed via the Channels button at the top of your board:

 

Status labels

Every channel displays one of the following statuses. The table below describes what each one means and when you're likely to see it.

Status What it means Example
Connected The channel is healthy The integration is active and tickets are flowing
Setup required The channel needs attention The channel is not linked to any board
Connection broken The channel is broken An OAuth token expired or the connection owner left the company
Access revoked Shared mailbox access was removed An Outlook shared mailbox's delegated access was revoked

 

 

Common issues and suggested fixes

The table below covers the most common reasons a channel's status changes and what to do in each case. The right action depends on the channel type and the cause of the issue.

Issue Affected channels Status shown What to do
Channel is not linked to any board All email channels Setup required Connect the channel to a board
The board this channel was connected to was deleted or archived All email channels Setup required Connect the channel to an active board
OAuth token expired or access was revoked Gmail, Outlook Connection broken Reconnect the channel
OAuth token expired or access was revoked Service Inbox Connection broken Delete the connection
Connection owner's account was deactivated or deleted All email channels Connection broken Delete the connection, then reconnect under an active user
Shared mailbox delegated access was revoked Outlook shared mailbox Access revoked Delete the connection, then reconnect under an account with mailbox access
Status check failed temporarily All email channels Status unknown Try again later

 

When the connection owner is no longer active

When the owner of a channel connection has been deactivated or deleted from the account, the channel shows Connection broken. Selecting the status opens a prompt with the message: "The user who connected this channel no longer has access to it, so it isn't creating tickets."

The only available action is Delete connection. After deleting, an active team member needs to reconnect the channel manually.

 

Who can do what

Permissions for channel health actions vary by role. The table below shows what each role can do.

Role See status Reconnect Delete connection Connect to board
Channel owner ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Account admin ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Board owner ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Other users ✓ (if they can see the channel) ✗ ✗ ✗

 

How status refreshes

Status updates may take up to 90 seconds to reflect after a change is made. After resolving an issue, wait a moment and reload the page to see the updated status.

 

FAQs 

Where does channel health status appear in monday service?

The status appears in two places: the Channels tab in your account settings, and the channel view within a specific Tickets board.

What does "Setup required" mean for my channel?

The channel is not linked to an active Tickets board. Connect it to a board to start receiving tickets.

What should I do if a channel shows "Connection broken"?

The fix depends on the cause. For Gmail and Outlook, reconnect the channel. For Service Inbox or channels whose owner is no longer active, delete the connection and reconnect under an active user.

Can account admins reconnect a broken channel?

Yes. Account admins can reconnect channels and delete connections, but only the channel owner can connect a channel to a board.

Why does my channel still show an old status after I fixed the issue?

Status updates can take up to 90 seconds to refresh. Wait a moment and reload the page.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our team right here. We’re available 24/7 and happy to help.

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