Quick Start Guide

Updated Dec 15, 2025

Get up and running with Helplane in minutes.

Helplane Navigation

Step 1: Navigate Your Workspace

The sidebar provides access to all main features:

  • Inbox - View and respond to customer conversations
  • Contacts - Manage your customer database
  • Knowledge Base - Create help articles for self-service
  • Analytics - Track support performance metrics
  • Settings - Configure your workspace

Step 2: Set Up Your Brand

  • Click Settings in the sidebar
  • Select Brand Profile
  • Add your brand name and logo
  • Set your brand color
  • Click Save changes
Settings Page

Step 3: Configure Channels

Connect the channels your customers use:

  • Go to Settings > Chat Widget to set up live chat
  • Go to Settings > Email to connect your support email
  • Deploy the chat widget on your website

Step 4: Invite Your Team

  • Go to Settings > Users
  • Click Add User
  • Enter their email and select a role
  • Click Invite

Step 5: Start Responding

  • Click Inbox in the sidebar
  • Select a conversation from the list
  • Type your response in the composer
  • Click Send

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