In Orderry you can initiate messages in WhatsApp, SMS channels, even for those customers you have not yet had a chat with. This is a convenient way to start communicating with new customers and ensure prompt information exchange. In this article, we'll show you how to use this feature in a few simple steps.
How to initiate a chat with a contact
1. Go to the Chats section and click + Chat.
2. Fill in the following fields:
Client – select which customer you want to start a conversation with. You can also create a new client by clicking the "+" sign in the client data field.
Channel – select one from the available connected channels (WhatsApp, SMS) through which you want to communicate with the client. The list of channels available to an employee depends on the channel settings.
Phone – here you can choose a phone number for this chat.
Please note: the list of phone numbers depends on the selected channel.
3. Once all the fields are filled in, click Continue.
At this stage, the system will check if the selected chat already exists. If so, it will open.
If there is no chat, a new one will open with information about the client (name, client card, documents) and the name of the communication channel.
You can also cancel the creation of a new chat by clicking the Cancel button.
How to initiate a chat by phone number
This feature is useful when you only have a phone number without a contact and need to contact the client.
To do this:
1. Go to the Chats section and click on the + New Chat icon.
2. Enter your phone number without the “+” at the beginning (for example, 12012345678).
3. Channel – from the available list of connected channels (WhatsApp, SMS), select the one you want to use to communicate with this client. The list of channels available to the employee will depend on the channel settings.
4. Click Continue.
In this chat, you can link an existing contact or create a new one.
You can also cancel the creation of a new chat by clicking the Cancel button.
You can also initiate chats:
in client's profile in the Communication > Chats tab;



