> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ricotta.team/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ricotta.team/how-to-auto-collect-birthdays-and-anniversaries-via-dms.md). # How to auto-collect birthdays and anniversaries via DMs #### 1. Click on the Ricotta Birthday Bot tab Click on the Ricotta Birthday Bot tab #### 2. Click on Add Celebrations in the dashboard Click on Add Celebrations in the dashboard #### 3. Click on Auto-collect in DMs Click on Auto-collect in DMs #### 4. You can select your channel from the drop-down list You can select your channel from the drop-down list #### 5. Click on 📩 Send DM Now Click on 📩 Send DM Now #### 6. A DM will be sent to each user of the selected channel or group chat, prompting them to add their birthday and work anniversary
Once they click on the Add Celebrations button, they will see a dialogue box. They can add their dates or opt out of celebrations and save.
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