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Managing SMS & Other Communication Platform Messages for Work Orders
RotaPad supports the following platforms and communication methods to receive client order inquiries from clients:
- SMS Messages*
- WhatsApp*
- Website Contact Form
*Must provide business mobile number.

Once your RotaPad solution is configured with any of the above, client order inquiries auto-generate into Work Orders seamlessly. These methods are listed in Org > Integrations.
To generate work orders from one of the supported options, simply have your clients contact follow the instructions below to submit their order inquiries.
Tip: For SMS and WhatsApp options, ensure your client saves your business mobile number as a new contact prior to using either methods to submit their order inquiries.
SMS Message
- Create and send an SMS to business mobile number.
A work order is automatically created based on the SMS message received by client in Work Orders.
WhatsApp Message
- Tap New Chat icon and select the business mobile number.
- Enter and send message to business mobile number.
A work order is automatically created based on the WhatsApp message received by client in Work Orders.
- Send inquiry to business e-mail.
A work order is automatically created based on the e-mail received by client in Work Orders.
Website Contact Form
- Fill out online web form and submit inquiry.
A work order is automatically created based on the web form details received by client in Work Orders.