How to configure Smart follow-up
Step-by-step instructions to enable automatic customer follow-ups
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AI-powered Smart follow-up
Automatically reconnect with inactive conversations.
Smart follow-up sends automatic messages to customers who have stopped replying. View all scheduled follow-ups in the calendar and manage them individually.
How to configure follow-up
Open Tools > Smart follow-up
The follow-up screen shows statistics at the top (Sent, Pending, Today, Canceled) and a calendar of scheduled follow-ups. The 'Follow-up enabled' switch controls whether it is active.
✓ The dashboard shows the calendar with follow-ups marked on each day.
Open Settings to configure the parameters
Set the wait before the first follow-up, such as 2 hours, the number of attempts, such as 3 messages, and the intervals between attempts.
✓ The settings form opens.
Configure the waiting period and messages
For example, send the first message after 2 hours without a reply. Write the message for each attempt. Be empathetic, not pushy: first ask about questions, then offer an extra benefit, then a gentle final reminder.
✓ The message sequence is configured.
Configure allowed Sending hours
In Sending hours, set the days and time windows for follow-ups. Avoid sending outside business hours, which can irritate customers and lead to blocking.
✓ Sending hours are set. Follow-ups outside the window are rescheduled to the next allowed time.
Turn on Follow-up enabled at the top of the screen
When enabled, the system monitors conversations and schedules follow-ups automatically after the configured inactivity period.
✓ A green switch means follow-up is active. Upcoming follow-ups appear on the calendar.
Note: Follow-up stops automatically when the customer replies and the timer restarts. Avoid more than 3 attempts or intervals shorter than 2 hours. Excessive follow-ups can result in blocking.
Tip: Use Pending to review follow-ups before sending. Cancel an individual follow-up without disabling the entire system.
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