Know the customer behind the message.
See customer details and previous conversations in the support workspace.
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Recognize a returning customer
- 1Open the profile
Review the customer’s contact details alongside the current request.
- 2Read earlier conversations
Look at conversation history for the context behind the new message.
- 3Follow up thoughtfully
Use what is already known to choose the next question or response.
An example workflow in Protodesk
Context that travels with the conversation
Open a customer record to review their details and conversation history. Keep the relationship connected to the Threads your team handles, so a returning customer does not look like a completely new request. Use that context when deciding what to ask next or how to follow up.
- Customer profiles and contact details
- Conversation history
- Customer context across supported channels
Recognize a returning customer
Someone contacts support again about an earlier issue. Their customer record helps the next teammate understand the relationship before replying.
- 1
Open the profile
Review the customer’s contact details alongside the current request.
- 2
Read earlier conversations
Look at conversation history for the context behind the new message.
- 3
Follow up thoughtfully
Use what is already known to choose the next question or response.
A conversation is part of a relationship
Customer context helps your team avoid treating every request as a first contact. Keep the current question in focus while using earlier conversations to understand what led to it.
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Try Customer context with your team
Start a 7-day Pro trial. Connect a channel, invite a teammate, and try it with your support workflow. No credit card required.
