How to Send a Message to a Group in SteepleMate
Sending messages to a group rather than just an individual is a more efficient way to communicate. It ensures that relevant information is relayed to multiple people simultaneously, saving time and effort. This guide will walk you through the steps of sending a message to a group using SteepleMate.
Step 1: Manage Groups
Navigate to the Care Center
- From the left navigation menu, click on Care Center.
- Then click on Manage Groups.
Add or Select a Group
- If you need to create a new group, click on Add New.
- Alternatively, select an existing group.
Add Members to the Group
- Click on Members.
- To add a new person to the group, click on Add Person and fill in the details.
Step 2: Send a Message to the Group
Access the Messaging Feature
- Navigate to the left navigation menu, click on Communicate.
- Then click on Send Messages.
Create a New Message
- Click on Create New to start composing your message.
- Choose the type of message you want to send (Text SMS, Mobile App Chat, etc.).
Compose Your Message
- Enter the Message Subject and set the delivery date and expiration date (if needed).
- Type your message in the Message Text field.
Optional: Send via Mobile App
- If you prefer to send the message through the mobile app (where possible), click the box for Send to mobile app instead when possible.
Step 3: Select and Send to the Group
Select the Group
- Click on Groups to choose the group(s) to which you want to send the message.
- Click on the name of the group(s) to include them in the message recipient list.
Continue and Send
- After selecting the group(s), click Continue to review the details.
- Once everything is ready, click Send Now to deliver the message.
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