Manage availability status on web and mobile
You can now set your availability status (Active, Away, or custom statuses like "Out to lunch") on both web and mobile platforms, giving teammates more context about your presence.
You can now manage your availability status from web and mobile. Set yourself to Active or Away, or add a custom status like “Out to lunch” or “At a doctor’s appointment” so teammates have more context around your availability. Your status stays in sync across the inbox, making it easier to know who’s available before assigning conversations or looping someone in.
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