> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rootly.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# On-Call Widget

> See your live on-call status in the Rootly web sidebar—whether you're on call now, your next shift, active pages, and notification-setup gaps—from any page.

## Overview

The on-call widget is a compact status card in the Rootly web sidebar that shows **your** on-call status at a glance—without leaving the page you're on. It answers the questions responders ask most: *Am I on call right now? When am I next on? Have I been paged?*

The widget updates live as shifts hand off, pages arrive, and your status changes, so it always reflects the current moment.

<Note>
  The widget shows your **personal** status only. It doesn't change how schedules, escalation policies, or paging work—it's an additive view on top of your existing on-call configuration.

  Looking for the widget you add to your phone's home screen? See [Mobile Home Screen Widgets](/on-call/mobile-widgets).
</Note>

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## Where to Find It

The widget appears in the **left navigation sidebar** of the Rootly web app when the sidebar is expanded. It loads automatically for on-call-enabled teams—there's nothing to configure.

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## What It Shows

The widget adapts to your current situation.

### On Call Now

When you're actively on call, the widget shows a progress bar counting down your current shift, along with the schedule you're covering.

For **"always on call"** coverage—where you're the sole owner of a 24/7 schedule, or a direct escalation-policy target—the widget shows an always-on indicator instead of a countdown.

### Off Call — Your Next Shifts

When you're not currently on call, the widget lists your upcoming shift(s), soonest first, with a **See all** link to your on-call calendar.

### You've Been Paged

When you have an active, unacknowledged page, the widget surfaces a banner with the alert and a link to open it. You can dismiss the banner, and it reappears if a new page comes in.

### Setup Incomplete

If you have no verified phone number and no active mobile device, Rootly can't page you. The widget shows a reminder—with links to add a phone number or install the mobile app—so you can fix it before it matters. See [On-Call Readiness](/on-call/on-call-readiness).

### Shadowing

If you're shadowing another responder (or being shadowed) for training, the widget reflects that too. See [On-Call Shadowing](/on-call/on-call-shadowing) for how shadowing works.

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## Staying Up to Date

The widget refreshes on its own:

* The shift progress bar advances continuously.
* Pages, acknowledgements, and shift hand-offs update the widget in real time.

You don't need to reload the page to see your current status.

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## Requirements

* Your team must have **on-call / alerting enabled**.
* Available in the **Rootly web app**. On-call status is also available in the [Rootly mobile app](/on-call/mobile-app).

<Note>
  To make sure you can actually be paged, verify a phone number and install the mobile app. See [On-Call Readiness](/on-call/on-call-readiness).
</Note>

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## Related Pages

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Rootly Mobile App" icon="mobile" href="/on-call/mobile-app">
    The mobile companion — same on-call status, plus push notifications and Critical Alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="On-Call Readiness" icon="circle-check" href="/on-call/on-call-readiness">
    The dashboard the widget's notification-setup gap indicator surfaces.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mobile Home Screen Widgets" icon="grid-2" href="/on-call/mobile-widgets">
    The phone-native equivalent — home screen widgets for iOS and Android.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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