The Council Dashboard allows Admin to send bulk or mass text messages to Leads generated by the dashboard. This can be done a few different ways, but the easiest way is through the Lead List. You will find the steps below. Note, you MUST set up your phone number to be able to message Leads. 

How to send a bulk text messages:

1. Navigate to your Lead List (on the left side navigation bar).

2. Select the Leads you want to message. To select a Lead, simply click their checkbox, you will know they are selected because they will turn red. Pro Tip - using the filtering, sorting, and searching options to make it easier. 

3. Once you have selected everyone you want to include in your bulk message, click the red "Actions" button in the upper right corner. 

4. There you will see an option "Text." Click it. 

5. This will redirect you to the Message tab. You should see all the recipients you selected at the top. You can craft your message and send when you are ready. 

6. All messages are sent individually there is no option to send group messages. A new thread will be created on the left side of the message ta

The Council Dashboard only supports one-way messaging. Leads will not be able to reply to your messages. Each message sent will automatically say "DO NOT REPLY."

Summary

The Council Dashboard allows Admin to send bulk or mass text messages to Leads generated by the dashboard. This can be done a few different ways, but the easiest way is through the Lead List. Simply the select the leads you want to message, click actions, and select text.