Connecting channels (Messenger, Instagram, Discord, Slack, Email) is available on all plans, including Free. Replying to conversations in the unified inbox, support tickets, and AI Copilot require a Pro plan.
What is Unified Inbox?
Instead of switching between your website widget, Messenger, Instagram, Discord, Slack, and email, the Unified Inbox consolidates everything into one interface. Respond to all customers from one place without losing context.Supported Channels
How It Works
1
Connect Your Channels
Go to Integrations and connect Messenger, Instagram, Discord, Slack, Email, or other platforms
2
Messages Flow In
All incoming messages automatically appear in your Live Support dashboard
3
See Platform Context
Platform badges identify each message’s source
4
Reply Once
Your response routes back to the customer’s original platform automatically
Dashboard Features
Platform Badges
Every conversation card displays a badge showing its source:- Widget - Website visitor
- Messenger - Facebook user
- Instagram - Instagram user
- Discord - Server member
- Slack - Workspace user
- Email - Support email
Conversation Types
The Unified Inbox displays two types of items:
Tickets are marked with a Ticket badge for easy identification.
Smart Routing
When you reply to a message:- Your response is sent through the correct platform
- The customer receives it in their original app (Messenger, Discord, email, etc.)
- No manual platform switching needed
Channel-Specific Features
Website Widget
- Real-time visitor tracking
- Proactive chat initiation
- Customizable widget design
Facebook Messenger
- Two-way sync with Messenger
- Rich message support
- Quick replies and templates
- Direct messages from your Instagram account
- Unified inbox badge and conversation context
- The standard 24-hour messaging window applies
Discord
- Connect multiple servers
- Channel-specific monitoring
- Member context and roles
Slack
- Connect multiple workspaces
- Channel and DM support
- Thread context preserved
Email (IMAP)
- Works with any mailbox (Gmail, Outlook, Zoho, custom domain) over IMAP
- Inbound emails thread into support tickets
- Replies send over SMTP and land inside the customer’s existing email thread
Customer Context Across Channels
Regardless of where a customer messages from, you get:- Name and Profile - Platform-specific identity
- Conversation History - Past interactions across all channels
- Integration Data - Orders, tickets, and CRM info
- Current Activity - What page they’re browsing (for widget visitors)
Best Practices
Respond quickly regardless of channel
Respond quickly regardless of channel
Customers expect fast responses everywhere. Aim for under 30 seconds on all platforms.
Check the platform badge before responding
Check the platform badge before responding
Different platforms have different norms. A casual tone works for Discord, while Messenger users may expect a more professional approach.
Use AI Copilot for consistency
Use AI Copilot for consistency
Copilot suggestions work across all channels, ensuring accurate and on-brand responses.
Hand off to the right channel
Hand off to the right channel
If a conversation needs to move (e.g., from public Discord to private ticket), use the escalate feature.
Monitor platform-specific quirks
Monitor platform-specific quirks
Each platform has unique features (Discord threads, Slack workflows, Messenger quick replies, email threading). Learn them for better support.
Plan Features
Next Steps
Setup Discord
Connect your Discord server
Setup Slack
Connect your Slack workspace
Connect Email
Bring your support mailbox into the inbox
AI Copilot
Use AI to respond faster
