--- title: Getting started (Noticeboard) description: Learn how to configure and use the Noticeboard app by Accelerator 365 to enable employees to post updates and share listings. --- [Skip to content](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#main-content) [![Accelerator 365 Logo (Colour + No Text)](https://support.accelerator365.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Accelerator%20Logos/Accelerator%20365%20Logo%20(Colour%20+%20No%20Text).png?width=100&height=47&name=Accelerator%20365%20Logo%20(Colour%20+%20No%20Text).png)](https://support.accelerator365.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://support.accelerator365.com/en) - [Getting started guides](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/getting-started) - Product support Show submenu for Product support - [Apps](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/apps) - [Solutions](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/solutions) - [Look Book support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/look-book) - [Pricing support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/pricing) - [Technical support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/technical) - [Accelerator 365 website](https://accelerator365.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://support.accelerator365.com/en) - [Getting started guides](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/getting-started) - Product support Show submenu for Product support - [Apps](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/apps) - [Solutions](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/solutions) - [Look Book support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/look-book) - [Pricing support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/pricing) - [Technical support](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/technical) - [Accelerator 365 website](https://accelerator365.com/) - [Contact us](https://accelerator365.com/pages/contact) [Contact us](https://accelerator365.com/pages/contact) Hello, how can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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This guide will walk you through configuring the app for the first time. ### Jump to - [Configuring the app for the first time](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#first-time-configuration) - [Create a data source](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#create-a-data-source) - [Add categories](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#add-categories) - [Configure layout options](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#layout-options) - [Other settings](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#other-settings) - [Related articles](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-getting-started#related-articles) --- ### Configuring the app for the first time To add the Noticeboard app: 1. Select **Edit** on your SharePoint page. 2. Select **+ Add a new web part**, then choose the **Noticeboard** app. 3. Once added, the Noticeboard app will display as a placeholder and is ready for you to create your first post. --- ### Create a data source The Noticeboard app uses **background SharePoint lists** to store information, such as posts, categories and other settings. You won’t need to interact with this list, but it is essential for the app to function. 1. In the property pane, select your site and then the **Create data source** button.  ![Noticeboard - Create a data source](https://support.accelerator365.com/hubfs/Noticeboard%20-%20Create%20a%20data%20source.svg) **Note:** - Only users in the Site Owners group can create a data source. - You can only create **one data source per site**. --- ### Add categories Categories help organize posts on the Noticeboard, making it easier for users to find content. 1. After creating the data source, select the **Add category** button on the web part. ![Noticeboard - Create a category](https://support.accelerator365.com/hubfs/Noticeboard%20-%20Create%20a%20category.svg) 2. Enter a **Title** for the category. 3. Optionally, add an **i****mage** or **i****con** for the category, or leave it blank. --- ### Configure layout options The Noticeboard app offers two layout options: 1. **Compact** - removes categories from view, ideal for intranet home pages. 2. **Standard** - shows categories, recommended for full Noticeboard pages. **Additional layout settings include:** - **See all link** - Optionally add a link in the top-right of the web part, typically used on the intranet home page to navigate to a fuller Noticeboard on another page. - **Pagination style**: - **None** - displays a long list of posts. - **Pages** - divides posts across pages. - **Infinite scroll** - shows a “Load more…” button after the last post, allowing users to load additional posts. - **Posts per page** - set the number of posts displayed per page (1–30). - **Sort by**: - Most recently created - Most recently modified - Expiring next (only shown if expiration is enabled) ![Noticeboard - Layout options](https://support.accelerator365.com/hubfs/Noticeboard%20-%20Layout%20options.svg) --- ### Other settings The Noticeboard app has additional configurable options: - **Show add post link** - Hide the button that allows users to add posts. This might be useful on the intranet home page if only using to display posts. - **Show all posts category** - displays an "All posts" category. - **Enable expiration** - control how long posts remain visible. By default, expiration is disabled. Options include: - No limit (user can set an expiration datechoice) - 1 month - 3 months - 6 months - 12 months - **Require terms and conditions acceptance** - optionally require users to accept a Noticeboard usage policy before posting. By default, this setting is disabled. When enabled, you can customize the messages and link ![Noticeboard - Other options](https://support.accelerator365.com/hubfs/Noticeboard%20-%20Other%20options.svg) --- ### Related articles - [How to create and manage your posts](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-create-and-manage-posts?hsLang=en) - [How to enable approvals for posts](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-enable-post-approvals?hsLang=en) - [Frequently asked questions](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/poll-frequently-asked-questions?hsLang=en) - [Use cases & best practices](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/noticeboard-use-cases-and-best-practices?hsLang=en) - [Release notes](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/poll-release-notes?hsLang=en) - [Technical details](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/poll-technical-details?hsLang=en) - [Getting started](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Apps](https://support.accelerator365.com/en/apps?hsLang=en#main-content) - 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