Set up a greeting message
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · 4 min read
A greeting message is sent automatically when a customer starts a conversation. You set it up separately for each channel.
Steps
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Open the channel's settings
In Settings › Workspace settings › Inboxes, open the channel's settings. Stay on the “Settings” tab.
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Turn on the greeting
In the “Channel Preferences” part, turn on “Enable channel greeting”.
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Write the text
Write the text in the “Channel greeting message” field, for example: “Hello! We got your message and will reply in a few minutes.”
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Save
Click “Update”. If you need a more detailed reply with a menu, build a flow (see “Build a flow (menu bot) for web chat”). For a message outside working hours, see the “Business Hours” tab.