Switch workspace features on or off
Turn Team Chat on or off for the whole workspace, and know what depends on it.
The written steps below are complete. The Video script tab shows exactly what the video will cover.
Some features are switched on per workspace. If Messages says chat is disabled, or the live chat widget will not load, this is where to look.
By the end you can
- Turn Team Chat on
- Know what depends on it
Screens used
Steps
- 1
Open Features
On: /settings/featuresType "features" in Find a page… and open the workspace features page. Only the workspace owner can change these.
You should see: A page titled "Features" with Team Chat.
- 2
Turn Team Chat on
On: /settings/featuresPress Enable on Team Chat: real-time messaging for one-to-one, group and client chats.
You should see: "Team Chat is on. Visit Messages to start chatting."
- 3
Turn it off if you must
On: /settings/featuresDisable switches Team Chat off for everyone. Messages then says chat is disabled, and the live chat widget stops loading on your websites.
You should see: "Team Chat is off."
Tips
- The live chat widget for websites needs Team Chat on, because visitor messages arrive in Messages.
- Turning a feature off does not delete its history.
- Other features may be listed here as they are released in preview.
Troubleshooting
- You cannot change anything on the page.
- Only workspace owners can change features. Ask the owner.
- Messages says chat is disabled.
- Team Chat is switched off. The workspace owner presses Enable on this page to bring it back.
One row per shot, in the same order as the guide. Estimated length 1:23, recorded signed in as Owner. Use made-up data only. How to record
Say: Switch workspace features on or off. Turn Team Chat on or off for the whole workspace, and know what depends on it.
Hold until you see: Lesson title on screen for three seconds.
Say: Type "features" in Find a page… and open the workspace features page. Only the workspace owner can change these.
Hold until you see: A page titled "Features" with Team Chat.
Say: Press Enable on Team Chat: real-time messaging for one-to-one, group and client chats.
Hold until you see: "Team Chat is on. Visit Messages to start chatting."
Say: Disable switches Team Chat off for everyone. Messages then says chat is disabled, and the live chat widget stops loading on your websites.
Hold until you see: "Team Chat is off."
Say: That is switch workspace features on or off. The written steps are on this lesson's page in the ItzSEO course.
Hold until you see: End card with the lesson link.
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