Inbox and team

Use the inbox to reply to chats

A tour of the Inbox: the conversation list, filters, replying, and the contact panel with everything you know about the customer.

  • 1 min read
  • beginner
  • Checked 5 October 2026

Before you start

Steps

  1. Click Inbox in the sidebar (1). The left column lists every conversation (3), newest first. Unread conversations are in bold with a count.

    The Inbox with Inbox marked in the sidebar and the search box marked 2 and the first conversation marked 3
  2. Click a conversation to open it. The messages appear in the middle, and the box at the bottom (2) is where you type your reply. Press Enter to send.

    An open conversation with the message box marked 2
  3. To find a conversation, use the search box and the filters (2) above the list. You can filter by status, by assigned teammate, or show only unread conversations.

    The search box and filters above the conversation list marked 2 and 3
  4. The panel on the right (2) shows the contact: name, phone, tags, deals and notes. Use it so you never have to ask a customer something you already know.

    The contact panel's Source line marked 2

Frequently asked questions

Why can't I type a reply?

The 24-hour window may have closed. See The 24-hour window and message templates.

Who can see my conversations?

Everyone on your team who has access to the Inbox. Agents can be limited to conversations assigned to them by your account Owner.

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