HighLevel Conversations Explained, How to Manage SMS, Email and Calls in One Inbox

HighLevel Conversations Explained

HighLevel Conversations is a unified inbox.
Every message ties to a contact.
Every reply is logged.
Nothing gets lost.

If you check five apps to reply, your response time is already slow.

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What the Conversations Inbox Actually Does

Conversations merges communication channels into one thread.

You see:

• SMS and MMS
• Emails
• Call logs and recordings
• Voicemails
• Facebook and Instagram messages

One contact, one history.

Core Conversation Elements

Contact Threads

Each contact has a single timeline.

• Messages
• Calls
• Notes
• Tasks

Context stays intact, even when team members change.

Assignment and Ownership

Every conversation can have an owner.

• Manual assignment
• Auto-assignment via automations
• Team routing

Ownership prevents dropped replies.

Internal Notes

Notes stay private.

• Handoffs
• Call summaries
• Follow-up context

Clients never see them. Teams rely on them.

HighLevel Conversations Use Cases

Lead Response

• Lead texts in
• Automation assigns owner
• Sales replies from inbox

Result: Faster first reply.

Ongoing Client Communication

• Support questions
• Status updates
• Billing follow-up

Result: One place to manage the relationship.

Missed Call Handling

• Call missed
• Voicemail logged
• Auto SMS sent
• Reply continues in thread

Result: Fewer lost opportunities.

Conversations + Automations

Inbox events trigger workflows.

• New inbound message
• Missed call
• No reply after X hours

Automations can:

• Assign owners
• Send alerts
• Escalate conversations

If your inbox does not trigger actions, it is passive.

Inbox Mistakes That Hurt Response Time

• No ownership rules
• Shared inbox with no routing
• No SLA follow-up
• Switching channels mid-thread

Structure beats volume.

Who owns unanswered messages today?

When Conversations Beat Separate Tools

Separate tools fail when:

• Teams grow
• Clients use multiple channels
• Context matters

A unified inbox removes guesswork.

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FAQ

Can multiple users reply in the same conversation?

Yes. Conversations support team collaboration with clear ownership.

Are calls and texts stored permanently?

Yes. Messages and call logs stay attached to the contact record.

Does the inbox support social messages?

Yes. Facebook and Instagram messages can appear in Conversations.

Can response time be automated?

Yes. Automations can assign, remind or escalate based on reply delays.

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