How to Enable and Disable the Chatbot via Inbox (for a Particular Contact)

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How to Enable and Disable the Chatbot via Inbox (for a Particular Contact)

How to Enable and Disable the Chatbot via Inbox (for a Particular Contact)

Follow these steps to enable or disable the chatbot for a specific contact:

1. Open the Inbox Section

  • Navigate to the Inbox where all conversations are listed.

2. Select the Contact’s Chat

  • Click on the conversation of the particular contact for whom you want to enable or disable the chatbot.

3. Check the Bot Status

  • If the chatbot is currently active for the contact, you will see a yellow notification bar at the top of the chat, displaying the message:
    "The bot is active."
  • This indicates that the chatbot is currently handling the conversation.

4. Disable the Chatbot

  • To disable the bot for this contact, simply tap on the yellow notification bar.
  • Once tapped, the bot will be deactivated, and the conversation will be switched to manual (handled by a human agent).

5. Enable the Chatbot Again

  • If you want to re-enable the chatbot, locate the bot icon in the conversation interface.
  • Tap on the bot icon to reactivate the chatbot for the contact.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can easily enable or disable the chatbot for a specific contact from the inbox. This feature allows you to manage conversations effectively, ensuring that the right balance between automated and human interactions is maintained.