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Create and Manage Chat Groups

Starting a chat group from the Communication page and choosing who is in it.

Last updated August 13, 2026

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Access Communication Page

You can send and manage chat from the communication page.

Access Communication Page

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Start New Chat Group

If you'd like to start a new chat group, click the new button and a window will pop up in the bottom right. From here, select the recipients you'd like to chat with.

Start New Chat Group

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Add Subject And Message

Add a subject and a message to introduce the chat group and its purpose.

Add Subject And Message

04

Click Send Button

Click the Send button to deliver your message and create the chat group.

Click Send Button

05

View Chat Group List

Once sent, the group will appear in the list on the left for easy access.

View Chat Group List

06

Continue Chatting

From here, you can open the chat group and send more messages as needed.

Continue Chatting

07

Manage Message Options

On the right-hand side, you have options to archive the thread, add it to favorites, or set it as read-only.

Manage Message Options

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Create Tasks From Chat

You can create a task, a new note, or a service task ticket based on this chat. Manage your message groups on the left side.

Create Tasks From Chat

09

Switch Property View

If you are part of multiple properties, click the dropdown to change the property whose messages you are viewing.

Switch Property View

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Search And Filter Messages

You can search through all your messages and apply filters to find specific conversations.

Search And Filter Messages

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Select Multiple Messages

You can perform quick actions on multiple messages by selecting their checkboxes.

Select Multiple Messages

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Perform Message Actions

Then click the desired action, such as archive or unarchive, to manage your messages.

Perform Message Actions

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View Archived Chats

To unarchive a chat, click the filter and view archived chats. From here, you can unarchive the thread.

View Archived Chats

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Unarchive Chat Thread

Click Un-Archive Thread to restore an archived chat back to your active list.

Unarchive Chat Thread

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