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Rotations
Rotations define how on-call shifts are distributed among team members over time.
What is a Rotation?
A rotation is a repeating pattern of on-call assignments. For example:
- Weekly rotations where each person is on-call for one week
- 24-hour shifts rotating among team members
Creating a Rotation
- Navigate to Rotations from the sidebar
- Click Add Rotation
- Configure the rotation:
- Title: Name your rotation (e.g., "Backend Team Weekly")
- Description: Optional details about this rotation
- Frequency Unit: Select the unit by which shifts cycle
- Frequency Length: Select how often shifts cycle
- Start Date: When the rotation begins
- Participants: Who is included in the rotation
Rotation Types
Weekly Rotation
Each participant is on-call for one full week, starting on a specified day.
Example: Alice (Week 1) → Bob (Week 2) → Carol (Week 3) → repeat
Daily Rotation
Participants rotate daily at a specified time.
Example: Alice (Monday) → Bob (Tuesday) → Carol (Wednesday) → repeat
Custom Rotation
Define your own rotation pattern with specific start/end times and durations.
Adding Participants
After creating a rotation:
- Open the rotation details
- Select users from your team from the participants dropdown
- Set the order (who goes first, second, etc.) by dragging and dropping users once they are selected.
- Click "Save"
The rotation will automatically cycle through participants in order.
Best Practices
- Balanced shifts: Distribute on-call time fairly across the team
- Clear handoffs: Ensure smooth transitions between shifts
- Document expectations: Use descriptions to clarify responsibilities
- Regular review: Adjust rotations as team size changes
Attaching to Schedules
Rotations must be attached to schedules to receive alerts. See Managing Schedules for details.
Deleting a Rotation
To remove a rotation:
- Open the rotation list
- Select the rotation
- Click Delete in the bottom action bar
- Confirm deletion
Warning: This removes the rotation from all attached schedules.