Using Canned Responses

Updated Dec 15, 2025

Save time with pre-written reply templates.

What are Canned Responses?

Canned responses are saved reply templates you can quickly insert into conversations. Use them for:

  • Common questions and answers
  • Greetings and sign-offs
  • Standard procedures and instructions
  • Policy explanations

Accessing Canned Responses

  • Go to Settings in the left sidebar
  • Select Canned Responses under Support
Canned Responses Settings

Creating a Canned Response

  • Click New response
  • Fill in the form:
  • Title: A name to identify the response
  • Content: The reply text with formatting
  • Category: Optional grouping for organization
  • Click Save

Using Placeholders

Make responses dynamic with placeholders:

  • {{customer_name}} - Customer's name
  • {{customer_email}} - Customer's email
  • {{agent_name}} - Your name
  • {{conversation_id}} - Conversation ID
  • {{brand_name}} - Your brand name

Placeholders are automatically replaced when you insert the response.

Inserting a Canned Response

In the conversation composer:

  • Click the canned responses icon in the toolbar
  • Search for a response by title or content
  • Click the response to insert it
  • Edit as needed before sending

Organizing with Categories

Group related responses with categories:

  • When creating or editing a response, enter a category name
  • Use the category filter buttons to find responses quickly
  • Categories are created automatically when you use a new name

Editing and Deleting

  • Go to Settings > Canned Responses
  • Find the response in the list
  • Click the pencil icon to edit
  • Click the trash icon to delete

Availability

Canned Responses are available on Standard plans and above.

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