--- title: "Send & Receive Messages in Dialpad Meetings" slug: "send-receive-messages-in-dialpad-meetings" updated: 2026-06-09T17:37:02Z published: 2026-06-09T17:37:02Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.dialpad.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Send & Receive Messages in Dialpad Meetings Want to ask questions during a presentation without interrupting? Both Organizers and Participants can easily send and receive messages during a Meeting. Let's look at how to send messages in a Meeting. > [!NOTE] > **Who can use this** > > In-meeting messaging is available to all Dialpad Meetings users. ## Send a Message in a Meeting To send a message during an active Meeting, select **Chat** from your bottom bar. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/meeting-chats(1).png) 1. Select where you want to send the message: - **Everyone** for the public meeting chat - A specific participant for a private 1:1 chat - Multiple participants for a group chat - **Internal chat** (if available) to message only teammates from your organization 2. Type your message ![Chat interface showing options to search and send messages.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/image-C4KCZ3WI.png) 3. Add an image or GIF, if needed 4. Select **Send** or press **Enter** If the slide-out menu appears, you'll receive messages there as well. Without the slide-out menu open, new messages are displayed in the top-right corner of Dialpad Meetings. Keep in mind that Admins can [enable or disable chat](/v1/docs/control-meeting-settings-for-team-members#allow-in-call-chat) for team members. ## Chat Types in Dialpad Meetings Dialpad Meetings supports multiple chat types so you can communicate appropriately based on context. ****Everyone (Public Meeting Chat)**** Messages sent to Everyone are visible to all meeting participants and are best for general questions, links, and shared resources. ****Private 1:1 Chat**** A private 1:1 chat lets you direct message a specific participant during the meeting. Only you and that participant can see the conversation. The host cannot see the chat unless they are part of that conversation. To start a private 1:1 chat: 1. Open the **Chat** panel 2. Select the participant's name 3. Type your message 4. Select **Send** or press **Enter** A new private chat thread appears separately from the main meeting chat, and unread messages are indicated in the chat panel. ****Group Chat**** A group chat creates a private conversation with multiple selected participants. This is useful for side coordination, such as between presenters or panelists. To create a group chat: 1. Open the **Chat**panel 2. Select multiple participants 3. Start typing your message 4. Select **Send** or press **Enter** The group chat appears as a separate thread, distinct from the public meeting chat. ****Internal Chat**** Internal chat allows teammates from your organization to coordinate privately during a meeting. Internal chats are separated from the public meeting chat and are never visible to external participants. Internal chat may be available: - When there are both internal and external participants in the meeting - When only internal participants are in the meeting, depending on the configuration This is useful for: - Sales deal strategy during customer calls - Interview panel coordination - Executive meeting alignment ### Switch Between Chat Threads If you are using multiple chat types during the same meeting, you can switch between: - Main meeting chat - 1:1 chats - Group chats - Internal chat ## React to a Message You can react to any message with an emoji. 1. Hover over a message 2. Select the **Reaction** icon 3. Choose an emoji The emoji reaction appears below the message. To remove your reaction, select it again. ![Discussion about project updates and confirming the deadline in a messaging app.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/image-3CZ0HNOA.png) ## Chat Logs for Meetings Looking for a log of messages from a Meeting? First, ensure that you've [enabled this in your Meeting settings](/v1/docs/adjust-your-meetings-settings#other-meeting-settings-toggles). ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/meeting-chat-logs.png) Once you've done that, future message logs will appear in your Meeting history. 1. Select **Menu** from your Dialpad Meetings dashboard 2. Select **Meetings**> **History** 3. Select **Chat Log** from the desired Meeting ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/chat-log.png) 4. Select **Download Chat log** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/0f28ad44-2863-4372-a27e-c6728808d742/Images/Documentation/download-chat-log.png) Your chat logs will open in a new browser tab. ## Host Controls for In-Meeting Chat Meeting hosts can manage chat permissions during a meeting. Hosts can: - Enable or disable chat entirely - Enable or disable private 1:1 chats, group chats, and internal chats - Enable or disable emoji reactions ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I send images or GIFs in the chatbox? Yes! Just drag the image in or click the*"attach image"* icon on the chat box and select the image you'd like to upload. From there, press **Send**. ### There's a bit of a lag when I send an image in the chat. Is something wrong? Images won't send until they're fully uploaded. Allow some time for the image to upload and it'll send! ### **What image file formats are supported?** You can upload up to 10 images with an individual limit of 50 MB in the chat. Right now, we support PNG, JPEG, GIF, and WEBP files. ### Will images/GIFs be accessible from the chat logs? Images and GIFs will be made accessible from chat logs in a URL format for future reference. ### Can the host see private chats? No. Hosts cannot see private 1:1 chats or group chats unless they are part of that conversation. ### Are internal chats visible to external participants? No. Internal chat is only visible to members of your organization.