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What is the Microsoft Teams Service App?

Thread’s Microsoft Teams Service App allows contacts to create and manage support requests directly within their organization’s Teams environment—eliminating the need to send emails or call support. It’s the most popular way Thread Partners enable chat-based support for end customers.

Frequenly Asked Questions

How does chatting in the Microsoft Teams Service App work?

Contacts can create and manage support requests in two ways:
  • Messenger Embedded Application
  • Native Teams Direct Messages (DMs)
1

Find the service provider's app

Contacts can find the service provider’s app by searching in the View more section of the Teams app menu or clicking on the pinned app.
2

Chat or create a request

From the app page, they can interact with open threads or create new requests using the Chat or Request button.
Yes! All messages, images, and files sent in a Group Chat are added to the thread conversation in Inbox and synced with the PSA ticket.
The new participant is automatically added as a CC’d contact in both the thread and the PSA ticket. If a contact leaves the chat, they are removed from both.
Currently, this functionality isn’t supported in Inbox, and calls won’t appear as messages. Video and audio call support is on our roadmap—let us know if it’s valuable to you!