Learn how to use messaging in Swept
Inbox Sections
You can keep all users up to date using the Swept Inbox. The channels are broken down into multiple sections:
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Location Channels - A location channel is added as soon as a location is created. Location Channels are for communicating with managers, supervisors and cleaners assigned to the same location. All users approved to that location will appear in the channel and will receive the message. .
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Client Channels - Client Channels are for communicating with a client in which managers and supervisors are approved to their location. A client channel is created as soon as a client is added to Swept. If the client is not assigned to a location, only adminsitrators can message them. If the client is assigned to a location, all managers and supervisors approved to the location can message that client.
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Custom Channels - In channels appears your custom channels managers and supervisors can create with other managers, supervisors and cleaners.
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Direct Messaging - Communicate one-on-one through direct messaging. Access your direct messages with other managers, supervisors and cleaners.
Who has permission?
Managers and supervisors have access to the Swept inbox through the web app. All users have access to the inbox within the Swept+ mobile app. Channel access depends on the type of channel:
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Location Channels - Only users approved to the location will have access to a location’s channel.
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Client Channels - Only managers and supervisors approved to the same location as a client will have access to the client’s channel. If the client is not approved to a location then only the administrator and client will have access to the client’s channel.
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Custom Channels - Managers and supervisors can create custom channels in the web app and the Swept+ mobile app. Cleaners can view and communicate in custom channels they have been put in.
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Direct Messages - Managers and supervisors can create direct messages in both the web app and Swept+. Cleaners can view and respond to direct messages once it has been received.
How to access and use the Inbox in the Swept web app?
1. Log in to the Swept Web App.
2. Click on the Inbox icon in the top right corner. To access your location and client channels.
3. On the left-hand side of the Inbox you will see your inbox broken up into different menus. These menus include: Clients, Channels, Direct Messages
How to use the Translation feature in the Inbox?
If your device or browser is set up in a different language than a sent message then it will automatically translate. You can see the message in the original language by clicking on the three dots and selecting the translate symbol
How to Mute/Unmute a Channel?
Users can mute channels to stop receiving notifications. When muted, users will not receive push notifications, and the channel will appear as read in both the web app and mobile app.
This action is user-specific; only the user can mute or unmute a channel by clicking the three dots in the top right and selecting the appropriate option. Note that the notify checkbox in a user profile does not control channel muting; only individual users can mute channels for themselves.
Send a Direct Message in Web App
- Log in to the Swept web app.
- Go to the Swept Inbox by selecting the messaging icon in the top right.
- Beside your name click the + and select Direct Message.
- Click on the user you would like to communicate one-on-one with. They will appear in the right-hand menu under Direct Messages.
- Use the search bar at the top to find specific users quickly
Delete a Message
Only Managers can delete messages within an inbox by moving their mouse to the right of the message and clicking on the three dots. To permanently delete the message click Delete.
FAQ
Can I send a direct message to a Client?
No. Clients can only be communicated with through the client channel so there is company visibility.
Can my Cleaners send Direct Messages to one another?
No. Cleaners can communicate with Managers and Supervisors once the Direct Message is created however Cleaners cannot create direct messages.
I have enhanced messaging and I see the Direct Messages and Custom Channels options in the web app. Why do I not see them in Swept+?
Enhanced messaging was added as a Swept+ update. Please ensure you’re on the latest version of the app.