Note: The Chatbox feature only works with SMS gateways that support Inbound SMS or Two-way messaging.
π¬ Chatbox β Real-Time Customer Conversations
The Chatbox feature in Ultimate SMS enables real-time, two-way messaging with your customers. Itβs ideal for managing support, feedback, or ongoing conversations through your SMS platform.
π οΈ Key Features
- Access all incoming and outgoing messages through the
Chatboxpanel. - Send real-time replies directly from your customer portal.
- Supports two-way messaging via gateways that allow
Inbound SMSorWebhooks. - Use
Templatesfor quicker replies. - View full message history per contact to track conversations over time.
π Inbound Messaging & Automation
- If your gateway supports
InboundorTwo-Way SMS, you can enable automatic conversation tracking. - Set up
Webhook URLsto receive messages and trigger autoresponders or campaigns. - Use
Opt-Out Keywordslike "STOP" to automatically update the userβs status in your system.
π₯ Contact & Message Management
- Messages are organized by contact, making it easy to manage long conversations.
- Search for specific contacts or filter by
Status - View and export message history for compliance or analytics.
π± Channel Support
The Chatbox supports multiple messaging types depending on your gateway:
SMSWhatsAppMMS
π Analytics
- Monitor
Response TimeandEngagementper conversation. - Use
Filtersto view activity by date, destination number, source number, or content.