Tizz Administrator Guide
This guide covers organization-wide setup, user management, and administrative features for Tizz.
Part 1: Administrator Onboarding
Initial Setup Checklist
Complete these steps before rolling out Tizz to your team:
| Priority | Task | Section |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant calendar admin consent | Calendar Integration Setup |
| 2 | Configure organization defaults | Default Rule Configuration |
| 3 | Set up subscription and seats | Subscription Management |
| 4 | Invite team members | User Management |
| 5 | Communicate setup to users | Rollout Best Practices |
Administrator Requirements
Microsoft 365:
- Global Administrator or Application Administrator role
- Active Microsoft 365 subscription
- Access to Azure Portal
Google Workspace:
- Super Administrator role
- Active Google Workspace subscription
- Access to Google Admin Console
Part 2: Calendar Integration Setup
Microsoft 365 (Outlook) - Organization Setup
Step 1: Grant Admin Consent
- Log in to Tizz with your administrator account
- Navigate to Tools → Admin Connections
- In the Microsoft Outlook section, click Grant Admin Consent
- You'll be redirected to Microsoft's consent page
- Review the permissions Tizz is requesting:
- Read your calendars
- Maintain access to data you've given it access to
- Sign you in and read your profile
- Click Accept to grant permissions for your entire organization
- You'll be redirected back to Tizz with a success message
What This Does
- Grants calendar access permissions to all users in your Microsoft 365 organization
- Users can connect their Outlook calendars without needing individual admin approval
- This is a one-time setup per organization
Troubleshooting Microsoft Setup
| Error | Solution |
|---|---|
| "You need admin approval to access this resource" | Log in with Global Administrator or Application Administrator account |
| "Admin consent failed" | Verify your organization allows third-party apps to access calendars; check IT security policies |
Google Workspace - Organization Setup
Step 1: Configure Domain-Wide Delegation
- Log in to Tizz with your administrator account
- Navigate to Tools → Admin Connections
- In the Google Calendar section:
- Copy the Service Account Email provided
- Copy the OAuth Scopes listed
- Open Google Admin Console (admin.google.com)
- Go to Security → API Controls → Domain-wide Delegation
- Click Add new
- Paste the Service Account Email in the "Client ID" field
- Paste the OAuth Scopes in the "OAuth Scopes" field
- Click Authorize
- Return to Tizz and click Test Connection to verify
What This Does
- Allows Tizz to access Google Calendars for all users in your domain
- Users can sync their Google Calendars without individual authorization
- This is a one-time setup per organization
Troubleshooting Google Setup
| Error | Solution |
|---|---|
| "Access denied" when testing | Verify Service Account Email was copied correctly; ensure all OAuth scopes match exactly; wait 10-15 minutes for propagation |
| "Domain-wide delegation not enabled" | Contact Google Workspace administrator; verify organization allows domain-wide delegation |
Part 3: Sync Rules Administration
Setting Up Organization-Wide Rules
Default Rule Configuration
Every account must have exactly one Default Rule (also called Fallback Rule):
- Acts as a catch-all for events that don't match other rules
- Always runs last (lowest priority)
- Cannot have conditions
- Cannot be deleted
Recommended Default Rule Setup:
- Navigate to Tools → Sync Rules
- Find the Default Rule at the bottom of the list
- Click Edit
- Set Project to a "General" or "Unassigned" project for review
- Save the rule
Creating Organization-Wide Rules
Set up common rules that benefit all users:
| Rule Type | Project | Condition Example |
|---|---|---|
| All-hands meetings | Internal Operations | Title contains "All Hands" |
| Client-specific work | Client A Project | Title contains "Client A" |
| Training events | Professional Development | Title contains "Training" |
Rule Priority Management
Rules are evaluated in priority order:
- Higher priority numbers run first
- Default Rule (priority 0) always runs last
- Once a rule matches, no other rules are checked
Managing Priority:
- Use up/down arrows on the Rules page to reorder
- Place specific rules higher in the list
- Place general catch-all rules lower
Sync Rules - Advanced Features
Dynamic Task Selection Options
| Option | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Event Title | Use calendar event title as task name |
| Custom Log Name | Specify a custom name for the time entry |
| Fixed Task | Select a specific task from the project |
Part 4: Advanced Calendar Mode Administration
Enabling Advanced Calendar Mode
Requirements:
- Premium subscription or higher
- User Access Level 3 or higher
- Active AI association engine
Access Levels:
| Level | Features |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Basic calendar sync only |
| 3+ | Advanced Calendar Mode with AI associations |
AI Association Management
Monitoring Association Quality
- Navigate to Admin → Sync → Analytics
- Review AI association metrics:
- Acceptance rate
- Average confidence scores
- Most common associations
- Identify patterns in rejected suggestions
- Adjust sync rules to cover common patterns
Best Practices for AI Associations
- Use sync rules for predictable patterns
- Let AI handle one-off or unique events
- Review and correct AI suggestions regularly
- Each correction improves future suggestions
Part 5: Subscription Management
Viewing Subscription Details
- Navigate to Admin → Billing
- View current plan details:
- Plan type (Individual/Organization)
- Package level (Free/Pro/Premium/Enterprise)
- Billing cycle (Monthly/Annual)
- Seats allocated/used
- Next billing date
Managing Seats
Adding Seats
- Go to Admin → Billing
- Click Manage Seats
- Adjust the number of seats
- Review prorated charges
- Click Confirm
Removing Seats
- Ensure users are removed first
- Go to Admin → Billing
- Click Manage Seats
- Reduce seat count
- Changes apply at next billing cycle
Billing Notifications
- Navigate to Admin → Billing → Notifications
- Configure alerts for:
- Upcoming renewals (7, 14, or 30 days)
- Seat limit reached
- Usage thresholds
- Add email recipients
- Click Save Preferences
Managing Multiple Billing Contacts
- Navigate to Organization Settings → Billing Contacts
- Click Add Billing Contact
- Set permissions:
- View invoices only
- Manage payment methods
- Modify subscription
- Click Add Contact
Budget Controls
- Go to Organization Settings → Budget Management
- Set monthly spending limits
- Configure auto-pause when limit reached
- Set up approval workflows for upgrades
- Click Save Budget Settings
Part 6: Purchasing Subscriptions
Checkout Process
- Navigate to Admin → Billing
- Click Choose Plan or Change Package
- Select account type and team size (for organizations)
- Review package options and pricing
- Click Choose [Package Name]
- Review selection on checkout page
- Click Start Subscription
- Complete payment on Stripe checkout page
- Receive confirmation and return to Tizz
Package Changes
| Change Type | When Applied |
|---|---|
| Upgrades | Immediately |
| Downgrades | Next billing cycle |
Part 7: Security & Privacy
Data Access Summary
Tizz Accesses:
- Calendar event titles, times, descriptions
- Attendee lists and organizer information
- Email address and profile
Tizz Does NOT Access:
- Emails
- Files or documents
- Other people's calendars (only the user's own)
Data Storage
- Calendar events processed in real-time during sync
- Only sync markers stored in calendar (e.g., "ZP_SYNCED:12345")
- No calendar data permanently stored by Tizz
- All data encrypted in transit and at rest
- Hosted in Canada with SOC 2 Type 2-aligned security
Revoking Access
Microsoft Outlook:
- Go to Tools → Admin Connections
- Click Disconnect next to Microsoft Outlook
- Or visit https://myapplications.microsoft.com/ and remove Tizz
Google Calendar:
- Go to Tools → Admin Connections
- Click Disconnect next to Google Calendar
- Or visit https://myaccount.google.com/permissions and remove Tizz
Part 8: Rollout Best Practices
Pre-Rollout
- Grant consent during onboarding - Set up admin consent before team rollout
- Test with a pilot group - Try setup with a small team first
- Create core rules - Set up rules for company-wide recurring meetings
- Document your rule strategy - Help team understand the system
User Communication
Communicate to users:
- How to connect their calendars
- How to create personal sync rules
- Where to find help and support
- Premium features available to them
Training Recommendations
- Show users how to create personal rules
- Explain the rule priority system
- Demonstrate the "Do Not Log Hours" option
- Walk through the Simulation Panel
Ongoing Maintenance
| Frequency | Task |
|---|---|
| Weekly | Review unassociated events |
| Monthly | Audit seat usage |
| Quarterly | Review association quality and adjust rules |
| Ongoing | Clean up rules for closed projects |
Part 9: Troubleshooting
Calendar Integration Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Users can't connect calendars | Verify admin consent was granted; check user permissions |
| Events not syncing | Verify calendar is connected; check sync rules |
| "Admin approval required" error | Complete admin consent process in Admin Connections |
Advanced Calendar Mode Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Events not showing | Verify calendar connected; check user has Access Level 3+ |
| No AI suggestions | Ensure "Include AI" toggle is ON; verify events don't match sync rules |
| Associations not saving | Confirm project selected; verify user has permission to log time |
Subscription Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Payment declined | Verify card details; check bank restrictions; try alternative method |
| Subscription not updating | Wait 5 minutes; refresh browser; log out and back in |
| Invoice not received | Check Billing History; verify email; add billing@tizz.com to safe senders |
Refund Requests
- Submit within 14 days of charge
- Go to Support → Billing Issues
- Include invoice number and reason
- Refunds processed within 5-7 business days
Part 10: Administrator FAQ
Q: Do users need admin permissions to sync their calendars?
A: No. Once you've granted admin consent (Microsoft) or configured domain-wide delegation (Google), any user can connect and sync their calendar.
Q: Can I control which projects users log time to?
A: Yes. Set up organization-wide rules to define default projects, and control access to projects through Zoho Projects permissions.
Q: What happens if a user leaves the organization?
A: Remove their seat through Team Members management. Previously logged time entries remain in Zoho Projects.
Q: Can I see what users are logging?
A: Time entries appear in Zoho Projects where you can view by user, project, or date range.
Q: How do I switch from Individual to Organization account?
A: Contact support through the help center. Support team migrates data with no loss. Pro-rated billing adjustments applied.
Q: Can I set different access levels for different users?
A: Yes. User access levels control which features are available. Level 3+ is required for Advanced Calendar Mode.
Getting Help
For billing questions:
- Visit Admin → Billing
- Click "Billing Portal" for payment management
For technical support:
- Email: support@tizz.app
- Include account email and issue description
- Pro and Enterprise customers receive priority support
For sales inquiries:
- Custom enterprise packages available
- Contact sales for 100+ seats or custom requirements
- Enterprise customers can request dedicated account management