Learn about various settings that help customize and improve a chat platform to suit specific needs.
Chat settings
Field |
Description |
Enable Chat |
Turns the chat feature on or off. |
Enable New Chat |
Activates a new version of the chat system. |
Allow attendees to start a DM with Admins |
Enables attendees to send direct messages to administrators. |
Enable Opt In/Opt Out for Chat Platform |
Allows users to choose whether to participate in the chat feature. |
Enable User Status |
Displays whether users are online or offline. |
Enable Pinned Messages |
Allows important messages to be pinned at the top of the chat window. |
Enable New Chat UI |
Switches to a newer, updated chat interface. |
Display Booth Online Users List for Reps |
Shows booth representatives a list of who is online at their booth. |
Show 'Join Other Chatrooms' link to Reps |
Provides representatives with a link to access other chatrooms easily. |
Attendees Cannot Start a DM with Reps |
Prevents attendees from initiating direct messages with representatives. |
Reps can see 'Chat' button on all booths |
Allows reps to access the chat function from any booth's interface. |
Enable Notes (Including Sticky Notes) |
Allows users to create notes that stay visible in the chatroom. |
Enable Tags |
Lets users tag conversations for better organization and searchability. |
Enable Rating |
Allows users to rate their chat experiences. |
Hide Chatrooms for All Users |
Makes chatrooms invisible to all users, effectively disabling chat access. |
Display Visit Booth link in the Chatroom |
Provides a link in chatrooms for quick booth visits. |
Allow attendees to start chat with other attendees |
Lets attendees initiate chat with each other. |
Allow attendees to start call with other attendees |
Enables voice calls between attendees. |
Allow attendees to start call with Reps |
Permits attendees to start voice calls with booth representatives. |
Is chat multilingual? |
Indicates whether the chat supports multiple languages. |
Enable Reservation of Chat Slot |
Allows users to reserve specific times for chats to ensure availability. |
Add Buffer Time |
Adds extra time between chats to prevent immediate consecutive bookings. |
Enable Multiple Slots Reservation |
Lets users reserve more than one slot for chats at a time. |
Allow Attachments? |
Permits users to send files through chat. |
Allow Attendees to see each other's profile |
Makes it possible for attendees to view each other's profiles within the chat. |
Allow booth reps to block users/delete messages |
Enables representatives to block users or delete their messages if needed. |
Show Booth Reps as Booth Reps in Other Chatrooms |
Identifies booth reps as such in all chatrooms they join. |
Show Admins and Reps as Attendees in Chat |
Displays admins and reps as regular attendees in chats for privacy. |
Disable People Tab |
Removes the People tab from the chat interface, limiting user visibility. |
Enable Sending Message as Anonymous |
Allows users to send messages without revealing their identity. |
Enable Offline Messages |
Users can send messages that will be received when the recipient is offline. |
Enable web notifications for Booth Representatives |
Notifies booth reps of chat activities while they are online. |
Enable Bookings Integration |
Integrates a booking system within the chat platform for appointments. |
Display Booth Online Users List for Attendees |
Shows attendees a list of who's online at each booth. |
Disable Audio Call |
Turns off the audio calling feature within the chat platform. |
Disable Video Call |
Turns off the video calling feature within the chat platform. |
Disable message area for Booth Reps |
Prevents booth reps from sending messages in the chat. |
Disable message area for Attendees |
Prevents attendees from sending messages in the chat. |
Enable Reject Reason |
Allows users to provide a reason when they reject a chat or call. |
Disable Chat Navigation |
Removes the navigation tabs from the chat interface for simplicity. |
Enable Broadcast Message |
Lets admins send a message to all users at once across the platform. |
Enable Nested replies for chat |
Allows users to reply directly to specific messages in a thread. |
Restrict Attendees from Replying to Other Attendee Messages |
Stops attendees from replying to messages from other attendees. |
Enable Notification Replies |
Sends notifications to users when there are replies to their messages |
Show Percentage Match Between Exhibitors and Attendees |
Displays a match percentage between exhibitors and attendees based on interests. |
Enable automated replies |
Sets up automatic responses for frequently asked questions. |
Allow users to add reactions to messages |
Enables emoji reactions to messages for interactive feedback. |
Enable Chat Queue Extension |
Extends the allowable time for queued chats beyond the standard limit. |
Enable Message Search |
Adds a search bar to find messages based on content or user. |
Branding
Field |
Description |
Chat Primary Color |
Sets the main color theme for the chat interface. Select or enter a color code. |
Chat Logo |
Upload or link a custom logo that will appear in the chat interface. |
Chat Button Color |
Adjust the color of the chat button to match your branding. |
Chat Notification Color |
Choose a color for notifications about new chat messages. |
SEO and Readibility
Field |
Description |
Chat Window Title |
Set the title that appears on the chat window's top bar. |
Chat Logo Alt Text |
Provide alternative text for the chat logo for accessibility and SEO purposes. |
Chat Slot
Field |
Description |
Enable Chat Slot Bookings Widget |
Allows users to book slots for chats directly from a widget integrated into the platform. |
Enable Booking Widget Reminder Email |
Sends automatic email reminders to users for their booked chat slots. |
Enable Notes For Chat Slot |
Allows users to add notes to their booked chat slots for additional context. |
Is Required Notes For Chat Slot |
Makes adding notes mandatory for booking a chat slot. |
Addition Notes Help Text |
Provides guidance on what to include in chat slot notes. |
Enable Proposed New Timing |
Allows users to suggest alternative times for booked chat slots. |
Enable Central Chat Booking Widget |
Enables a central booking widget for managing all chat slots from one place. |
Enable Accept Reject For Chat Slot |
Adds options to accept or reject proposed chat slot timings. |
Share Public Profile |
Includes an attendee's public profile in the email sent to request a chat slot. |
Attendees may choose to share their profile |
Gives attendees the option to share their profile when requesting a chat slot. |
Enable Multiple Slots For Search Resume |
Allows multiple chat slots to be booked or searched simultaneously. |
A/V Settings
Field |
Description |
Use Whereby for Audio/Video Chat |
Integrates Whereby for enabling audio and video chats directly within the platform, opening in a new tab. |
Enable Screenshare |
Allows participants to share their screens during a Whereby video chat session. |
Enable Timer |
Adds a countdown timer to the Whereby chat session to keep track of the duration. |
Enable Chat |
Activates the text chat feature within the Whereby session for typed communications. |
Show People |
Displays participant names or profiles within the Whereby chat session. |
Show Copy Link |
Provides a feature to easily copy and share the Whereby chat session link. |
Enable Audio Call |
Enables audio-only calls within the Whereby platform, useful for conversations without video. |
Enable Video Call |
Allows video calls using Whereby, facilitating face-to-face interactions virtually. |
Enable Embedded Calls |
Allows Whereby calls to be embedded directly within the platform, rather than opening in a new tab. |
Embedded Chat
Setting |
Description |
Embedded Chat |
Enables a chat feature that is embedded directly into the user interface, allowing real-time communication |
Enable Favorites Feature |
Allows users to mark certain chats as favorites for quicker access. |
Enable Contact Card |
Activates a feature where users can view contact details directly within the chat interface. |
Embedded Chat Widget Position |
Sets the position of the embedded chat widget on the screen, either on the right or left side. |
Allow users to create Ad Hoc chat rooms |
Permits users to create temporary chat rooms for spontaneous discussions. |
User Types that can create Ad Hoc chat rooms |
Defines which types of users (Admins, Booth Admins, Attendees) are allowed to create these temporary chat rooms. |
Enable User's Online Box |
Displays a box indicating which users are currently online, enhancing user interaction. |
Chat Queue Setting
Field |
Description |
Enable Chat Queue Feature |
Activates a system to manage chat traffic by queuing users, ensuring orderly and efficient handling of chat requests. |
Default Duration of Queued Conversations (Minutes) |
Sets a standard length for each queued chat session, helping manage time expectations. |
Default Number of Concurrent Conversations |
Defines the maximum number of chat conversations a user can manage at the same time. |
Allow Reps To Opt-In & Opt-Out of Chat Queue Feature |
Gives representatives the flexibility to choose whether to participate in the chat queue system. |
Allow Reps To Set Number of Concurrent Conversations |
Enables representatives to customize how many concurrent chat conversations they can handle. |
Allow Reps To Set Duration of Queued Conversations |
Permits representatives to define how long they wish each queued chat session to last. |
Enable Chat Queue Extension |
Allows for the extension of chat session durations beyond the initially set limits. |
Default Extension Duration For Queued Conversations (Minutes) |
Establishes a standard time extension for queued chats, when needed |
Allow Reps To Set Extension Duration |
Lets representatives determine the additional time that can be added to queued chats. |
Allow Reps to Setup Custom Automated Replies for Chat Queue |
Enables representatives to create personalized automated responses for use in the chat queue. |
Limit Number of Queued Chats for Attendees |
Restricts how many chat queues an attendee can enter, to manage load and ensure quality interaction. |
Number of Queues an Attendee Can Be |
Specifies the exact limit of chat queues an attendee can join. |
MISC Settings
Field |
Description |
Disable Chatroom Notifications by Default for All Users |
Turns off chatroom notifications across the platform, unless a user opts in. |
Disable DM Notifications by Default for All Users |
Prevents direct message (DM) notifications from being sent automatically to all users. |
Disable Call Notifications by Default for All Users |
Stops call-related notifications from reaching users unless they choose to receive them. |
Profanity Filter Settings
Field |
Description |
Enable Profanity Filter |
Activates a system-wide filter to detect and manage profane language in chats. |
Enable Default Profanity Filter |
Uses a predefined list of profane words that the system automatically filters from chat conversations. |
Enable Custom Profanity Filter |
Allows the addition of custom profanity words, tailored to specific needs beyond the default list. |
Custom Profanity Words |
Defines specific words to be added to the profanity filter list, enabling personalized content control. |
Redaction Options |
Selects the mode of redaction for profane words: either redacting the whole message or just the profanity. |
By understanding and utilizing these settings, administrators can tailor the environment to better meet the needs of their users and uphold the standards of their organization.