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How to schedule messages in the Inbox

Learn how to schedule messages in the Crisp Inbox, manage upcoming sends, and keep track of conversations that need a follow-up.


Scheduled Messages let operators prepare replies, private notes, files, and mentions that will be sent later. You can choose a preset delay or a custom time, then edit, reschedule, send, or cancel the message before it goes out.


If you're new to the Inbox, start with Getting started with the Crisp Inbox.


Scheduled Messages are available on the Essentials, Plus, and Enterprise plans.


In this guide, you will learn how to:




Schedule a message to send later


Open a conversation in the Crisp Inbox and prepare the content you want to send.


Scheduled Messages support:


  • Replies → send a customer message later
  • Private notes → schedule an internal message for your team
  • Files → include an attachment with a scheduled message
  • Mentions → notify teammates from a scheduled private note


Choose a preset time


Click the arrow next to Send to open the Send later options.


You can choose a preset such as In 1 hour, In 2 hours, or Tomorrow at 09:00.


Choose when to send a scheduled message in the Crisp Inbox


When relevant, Crisp also displays the corresponding time for the recipient's timezone.


Choose a custom date and time


Select Custom time when you need to choose an exact sending time.


Set the date and time, then choose whether Crisp should:


  • Resolve the conversation after sending → close the conversation once the message is sent
  • Notify me when the message is sent → receive a notification after the scheduled send


Click Schedule Message to confirm.


Schedule a message with a custom date and time in Crisp


The timezone used for the scheduled message is displayed in the scheduling window.



Review and manage scheduled messages


Scheduled messages remain visible in the conversation until they are sent, so operators can see what is planned and when it will happen.


Open the scheduled messages view from the conversation to review upcoming sends.


Manage an upcoming message


Before the scheduled time, you can:


  • Delete → cancel the scheduled message
  • Edit → change the message content
  • Reschedule → choose another date or time
  • Send immediately → send the message without waiting


Manage a scheduled message in the Crisp Inbox


The scheduled content and sending time remain visible to operators with access to the conversation, helping teams avoid duplicate follow-ups.



Find conversations with scheduled messages


Use the Scheduled filter in the Inbox to find conversations containing messages you have scheduled.


  1. Open the filters from the Inbox.
  2. Select Scheduled.
  3. Open a conversation to review its upcoming messages.


Filter scheduled messages in the Crisp Inbox


This gives you a dedicated view of upcoming follow-ups without having to reopen conversations individually.



Understand how Scheduled Messages replace Reminders


Scheduled Messages are replacing the previous Reminders feature.


During the transition, you may still see the existing Reminder action in the Inbox. Once Reminders are removed, this action will create a Scheduled Message instead.


Scheduled Messages extend the previous Reminder workflow:


Reminders

Scheduled Messages

Private notes only

Replies, private notes, and files

Cannot be managed after creation

Can be edited, rescheduled, sent immediately, or deleted

Limited visibility

Content and scheduled time remain visible in the conversation

Mentions are not supported

Mentions work inside scheduled messages


This makes Scheduled Messages useful for both customer follow-ups and internal team actions without relying on a separate reminder system.



Frequently Asked Questions


Can I schedule private notes and files?


Yes. Scheduled Messages support regular replies, private notes, and files. Mentions can also be used when scheduling internal messages.


Can I cancel a scheduled message before it is sent?


Yes. Open the scheduled messages view from the conversation and select Delete. You can also edit, reschedule, or send the message immediately.


Which Crisp plans include Scheduled Messages?


Scheduled Messages are available on the Essentials, Plus, and Enterprise plans. See the Crisp Pricing page for the latest plan comparison.

Updated on: 16/10/2026

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