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# How to set greeting message?

Set an automatic greeting message for new conversations.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Important Tips**: It is advisable for you to use **Quick Replies** function as a Welcome message. It will be easier for you to predict what customer replies.
{% endhint %}

### Steps:

1. Go to **Quick Replies**
2. Select **+Create Quick Replies**
3. Insert the message you think your customer will initiate the conversation first. For example, when anyone initiates a conversation first, they will start with "**Hi**", "**Hello**" or "**Hai**".&#x20;
4. Insert the Quick Replies answer you want to send out. The system will auto detect the exact same message and send out the preset Quick Replies answer.&#x20;
5. Select the status (Active / Inactive) of the Quick Replies message.
6. Click **Submit**