Messages


In simple words
Messages is part of CRM & Sales. Two-way messages with leads and portal users. This guide takes you through it in 6 short steps.
Where it fits in your work — Assign. A rule gives each lead an owner, who is notified and sees a due date.
Before you start
- You need to be signed in to your company's workspace. CRM & Sales appears in the Workspace dashboard and in the left menu when your role includes it.
- What you can see and change depends on your role. If a menu item or button is missing, ask your workspace owner to give your role access in Workspace → Users.
- Messages belongs to Messages & applicants in CRM & Sales. Two-way messages with leads and portal users.
Step by step
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Step 1
Open CRM & Sales
Sign in and open the CRM & Sales panel from your Workspace dashboard (or sign in to it directly). You see only what your role allows.
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Step 2
Open “Messages”
In the left menu, click “Messages”. The “Messages” screen opens.
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Step 3
Find what you need
Type in the search box (“Search leads…”) to find a record quickly.
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Step 4
Narrow the list
Use these filters to see only what you want:
- This is a document request
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Step 5
Add a new one
Click “Send” to add one. A form opens for the details.
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Step 6
Done
Two-way messages with leads and portal users.
Tips
- The search box accepts: Search leads…. Start typing and the list narrows down.
- If you make a mistake, open the record again and correct it. Changes are recorded against your name so your team can see who did what.
Quick recap
Open CRM & Sales → Open “Messages” → Find what you need → Narrow the list → Add a new one → Done
What it connects to
Projects
A won deal creates the client and the project's starting point.
Finance
Invoices are raised for won clients without re-entering their details.
Website
Website forms feed your CRM directly.
Social Media
Campaign results sit next to the leads they brought in.
What you will see on this screen
These are the parts of the Messages screen, exactly as they appear in the product.
Search and filters
- Search leads…
- This is a document request
Buttons
- Send
Why use CRM & Sales
CRM & Sales replaces crm & lead management software, on the same login and the same data.
- No enquiry slips through — every lead has an owner and a due date
- Stale leads are flagged before they go cold
- See which campaigns actually bring revenue
- Won deals flow straight into clients and projects
Who uses CRM & Sales
Sales & enquiry teams
Work leads, log notes and follow up on time.
Managers
See pipeline health, stale leads and which campaigns bring revenue.
HR & recruiters
Track career applicants with status, notes and resumes.
Marketing
Measure campaign spend, attributed leads and ROI.
More in Messages & applicants
FAQs
Common questions.
About Messages and CRM & Sales.
I cannot see Messages in the menu.
Your role may not include it. Ask your workspace owner to open Workspace → Users and give your role access to CRM & Sales.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. SelfRun AI works in the browser on any device and can be installed as an app on Android, iOS and desktop, with the same screens and the same data.
Does this cost extra?
No. Messages comes with the CRM & Sales panel, and every panel is included in every plan.
What is SelfRun AI?
SelfRun AI is a cloud platform that brings your sales, HR, finance, projects, procurement, training, documents, website and team communication into one system, with AI and workflow automation running through all of it.
Do I need to use every module?
No. Each plan includes a set of modules and you switch on only what you need during setup. You can turn modules on or off later from your workspace settings.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever for one person and includes every panel and every feature — no card needed. Paid plans add more people and bigger storage, AI, email and voice allowances.
