Support Inbox
Manage customer conversations, handle support tickets, and provide exceptional customer service through our unified inbox.
Inbox Overview
Getting Started with Support Inbox
The Support Inbox is your central hub for managing all customer interactions. Whether customers reach out through your website chatbot, email, or other channels, everything appears in one unified interface.
Inbox Layout
The inbox is divided into several key areas:
- Conversation List: View all active and recent conversations
- Message Thread: Read and respond to individual conversations
- Customer Profile: Access customer information and history
- Quick Actions: Common responses and workflow shortcuts
Managing Conversations
Conversation States
Each conversation can be in one of several states:
Currently being handled by an agent
Waiting for agent response
Successfully resolved by AI
Conversation completed
Taking Over from Bot
When a customer needs human assistance, you can seamlessly take over the conversation:
- Receive a notification when escalation is needed
- Review the conversation history and context
- Click "Take Over" to join the conversation
- Continue helping the customer with full context
Features & Tools
Canned Responses
Save time with pre-written responses for common inquiries. Create, edit, and organize your team's most-used responses for quick access during conversations.
File Sharing
Share documents, images, and other files directly in conversations. Support for common file types including PDFs, images, and documents up to 10MB.
Conversation Notes
Add internal notes to conversations for team coordination. Notes are visible only to your team and help maintain context across agent handoffs.
Tags & Categorization
Organize conversations with custom tags and categories:
- Priority levels (High, Medium, Low)
- Department routing (Sales, Support, Billing)
- Issue types (Bug Report, Feature Request, Question)
- Custom tags for your workflow
Team Collaboration
Agent Assignment
Assign conversations to specific team members based on expertise, availability, or workload distribution. Set up automatic routing rules for efficient handling.
Team Notifications
Configure notifications to keep your team informed:
- New conversation alerts
- Escalation notifications
- SLA breach warnings
- Customer satisfaction scores
Performance Tracking
Monitor team performance with built-in analytics:
- Response time metrics
- Resolution rates
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Agent workload distribution
Automation & Workflows
Auto-Assignment Rules
Set up rules to automatically assign conversations based on:
- Customer location or language
- Conversation topic or keywords
- Agent availability and expertise
- Priority level or VIP status
SLA Management
Define and track service level agreements:
- First response time targets
- Resolution time goals
- Escalation triggers
- Automatic follow-up reminders
Mobile Support
Access your support inbox on the go with our mobile-optimized interface. Respond to customers from anywhere while maintaining full functionality.
Mobile Features
- Real-time message notifications
- Quick response shortcuts
- Voice message support
- Offline message queuing
Best Practices
Respond Quickly
Aim to respond to new conversations within 2 minutes during business hours.
Use Customer Names
Personalize conversations by addressing customers by name when available.
Provide Clear Solutions
Give step-by-step instructions and ask for confirmation that the issue is resolved.
Need Training for Your Team?
Get your support team up to speed with our comprehensive training resources and best practices.