Alerts attached to start / due dates?

[aliceuwe]

I am not sure if this is possible, or if there is a way to bodge it but...

We have a list of tasks (assigned) and each has a start date and a due date.

We would like the assigned individuals to be alerted to start dates somehow. I know you can set alerts for changes to pages but is it possible to do this somehow through workflows?

[#2]

Hi @aliceuwe , the easiest way to do this is with Microsoft Flow. You can send an email a couple of days before a task is due in the SharePoint list to the person assigned to the task and perhaps also a reminder on the day itself. It all works well and is better than alerts or the old workflows. Come back with any questions or if you want a detailed example.

Rob
Los Gallardos

[#3]

@RobElliott Thank you for that, I have not used Flow before but it looks interesting.

I have fallen at the first hurdle mind you. I'm signed in, but it's not picking up any site....

[#4]

@aliceuwe in which case try clicking on "Enter custom value" and typing the  name of the site. Sometimes Flow doesn't pick up sites or document libraries.

Rob
Los Gallardos