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Handling Unknown Contacts
Handling Unknown Contacts

Udext marks messages from unknown contacts as "Unknown Contact," requiring their addition to your organization as contact before replying.

Jay Nasibov avatar
Written by Jay Nasibov
Updated over a year ago

Udext is optimized for communicating with contacts already in your system. However, when you receive messages from unknown contacts, Udext provides a straightforward process to handle these interactions. Here's a guide to managing unknown contacts in Udext.

Identifying Unknown Contacts

  1. Receiving Messages from Unknown Numbers:

    • When an unknown contact sends a message to your company phone number, it appears in your inbox labeled as "Unknown Contact".

    • You can view the message but cannot reply directly until the contact is added to your system.

Adding Unknown Contacts to Your System

  1. Locate the 'Add to Contact' Button:

    • In the conversation with the unknown contact, look for the "Add to Contact" button.

  2. Quickly Add the Contact:

    • Click on "Add to Contact". This allows you to add the unknown number to your contact list quickly.

    • Enter the necessary details, like the contact's name. Optionally, you'll be able to assign them to a specific group at this stage.

  3. Initiate Communication:

    • Once the contact is added, you can start communicating with them through Udext.

Restrictions on Unknown Contacts

  • Reply Limitation: Until an unknown number is added as a contact, you won’t be able to send messages to this number.

  • Archiving Conversations: If the unknown contact is irrelevant, you have the option to archive the conversation to keep your inbox organized.

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