Overview
In Z360, creating new conversations is simple and efficient. Whether you’re sending an email, making a phone call, or sending an SMS, this guide will show you how to initiate and send messages across these communication channels effectively.Steps to Create a New Conversation
Start a New Conversation
- Click New Conversation
From the Z360 dashboard, click on the New Conversation button to begin composing a new message. - Select a Channel
Z360 allows you to choose from three communication channels: Email, SMS, and Phone Call. Let’s start with Email.
Email Conversation
- Choose Your Email Account
Select the email account from which you’d like to send the message. This will set the sender address for your conversation. - Enter Recipient Email
Enter the email address of the recipient to direct the message appropriately. - Reply Options
Choose the type of reply you want to send. You can select:- Simple Reply: Send a direct response.
- Create Ticket: Turn the conversation into a ticket for tracking.
- Send Reminder: Set a reminder for follow-up.
- Enter Email Subject
Provide a subject for your email to summarize the content of the message. - Compose the Email Message
Type your email message in the body of the email, clearly conveying your information. - Send the Email
Once you’re ready, click Send to deliver your email to the recipient.
SMS Conversation
- Select SMS Conversation
If you prefer to send an SMS, select SMS as your conversation type. The process is similar to email, but with a few differences. - Choose Phone Number
Choose the phone number from which you’ll be sending the SMS. - Enter Recipient Phone Number
Enter the phone number of the recipient to ensure the SMS reaches the right person. - Click Reply for SMS
If you’re replying to a previous SMS conversation, click Reply to prepare your message response. - Compose SMS Message
Type the content of your SMS message in the provided field. - Send the SMS
Click Send to deliver your SMS message to the recipient.
Phone Call Conversation
- Select Phone Number for Call
To initiate a phone call, choose the phone number you’d like to use for the call. - Open the Dialpad
Click Dialpad to access the phone keypad for dialing. - Select Country Code
Choose the country code for the dialing region to ensure the correct format for the number. - Enter Phone Number Digits
Enter the full phone number of the person you wish to call. - Click Dialpad Button
Click the Dial button to initiate the call. - Effortless Call in Inbox
Z360 provides a seamless calling experience directly within the Inbox. You can manage your calls without leaving the application. - Switch Between Numbers
If you have multiple numbers, you can switch between them to choose the best number for calling.
Tips
- Stay Organized: Use tags or labels for each conversation to stay organized, especially if you manage multiple communication channels.
- Check Communication History: All conversations (email, SMS, and phone calls) are stored in Z360, making it easy to track and follow up with contacts.
- Set Reminders: Set reminders for follow-up actions after sending an email or SMS, or after a phone call, to ensure timely responses.
