Communicate within a questionnaire
Streamline collaboration with built-in messaging for faster questionnaire responses
Overview
The built-in messaging feature in UpGuard allows you to send and receive direct messages while answering a questionnaire without leaving the platform. Use it to ask clarifying questions, confirm a requirement, or provide updates directly to the requester during the response process.
Accessing the Messaging feature
To find the messaging feature:
- Navigate to Trust Exchange > Answer Questionnaires
- Open the questionnaire you’ve been assigned
- In the bottom navigation bar of the questionnaire window, look for the Messages icon
Access messages in a questionnaire
- When inside the questionnaire, open the messaging panel by clicking on the Messages icon at the bottom of the navigation bar
- Type your question, comment, or update directly into the message panel and click Send
💡 Tip: When someone replies or sends a new message, you’ll receive an email notification. These notifications are batched. Instead of a separate email for every message, UpGuard groups messages sent within the same hour into a single email per questionnaire, so an active back-and-forth won't flood your inbox.
3. All communication is logged in the message panel, making it easy to follow conversations, respond to updates, and stay aligned with the requestor