> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.vori.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Shopper Inbox

> Learn about the introduction of the Shopper Inbox feature for enhanced two-way communication with your shoppers

✏️ **Note:** This article describes features in the New Back Office ([app.vori.com](http://app.vori.com/)). For instructions on accessing it, view our guide: [Access the New Back Office.](/vori-setup-and-troubleshooting/access-the-new-vori-back-office)

### Introducing the Shopper Inbox

We've launched the **Shopper Inbox**, a new feature designed to help your store manage and respond to text message replies from your **Shoppers**. This feature creates a two-way communication channel, giving you visibility into **Shoppers’** responses to your text campaigns. The **Shopper Inbox** is automatically enabled for all stores that have SMS campaigns active under the **Loyalty & Marketing** section.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.23.27-pm.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=a040d0b35d97c64c0212bc5b81355480" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 5.23.27 PM" width="941" height="676" data-path="images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.23.27-pm.webp" />

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### Communicate with Shoppers

The **Shopper Inbox** allows you to send and receive text messages with your **Shoppers** directly through the Vori platform.

* **Responding to a Shopper:** To respond to a message, click on the **Shopper's** conversation thread, enter your message into the message field, and click **Send**.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.33.53-pm.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=78c00fb8440ed443c764759f16303a07" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 5.33.53 PM" width="936" height="260" data-path="images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.33.53-pm.webp" />

* **New Message Reply:** When you receive a new reply from a **Shopper**, a notification icon will appear on the **Shopper Inbox** menu item and next to the conversation thread.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/unnamed-1.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=fb810b5aeb880ed9b31bd13a4683941f" alt="unnamed-1" width="201" height="69" data-path="images/unnamed-1.webp" />

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/unnamed-1-1.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=c99bf91a7d934cf8a73b665e0dd8cd7a" alt="unnamed-1-1" width="241" height="113" data-path="images/unnamed-1-1.webp" />

* **Compose New Text:** To start a brand new conversation with a **Shopper**, click the **compose icon** (pencil icon) in the top right corner of the inbox.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.37.01-pm.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=87d40c3227945b05956c3a8a2b01b0bd" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 5.37.01 PM" width="866" height="223" data-path="images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.37.01-pm.webp" />

* **Search Messages:** You can quickly find a specific message by clicking the **magnifying glass icon** and entering your search term.

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.29.58-pm.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=e2eb75c3744252427cd7ab89be431a0f" alt="Screenshot 2025-09-29 at 5.29.58 PM" width="237" height="178" data-path="images/screenshot-2025-09-29-at-5.29.58-pm.webp" />

**✏️ Note:** Currently, there is no user interface for store users to manually opt out Shoppers. If a Shopper is unable to text "STOP" for any reason, please collect their phone number(s) and send the number to Vori Support for manual opt-out.

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### Troubleshooting

#### "Account Restricted" error

If a user sees the message *"You don't currently have access to any platforms or accounts"* when opening the Shopper Inbox, their session token has expired. **Log out of the Back Office and log back in.** This should restore access.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/vori/_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O/images/e017f1405d7f4c35aa1cd86acb9063be.webp?fit=max&auto=format&n=_IH6Rx-AZai7FP3O&q=85&s=fbf37a559bfd888235869ea7b2109256" alt="Account Restricted error message in the Shopper Inbox" width="1600" height="1200" data-path="images/e017f1405d7f4c35aa1cd86acb9063be.webp" />


## Related topics

- [Configure an Invoice Email Inbox for Automatic Cost Change Updates](/cost-changes-and-smart-pricing/invoice-email-management/configure-an-invoice-email-inbox-for-automatic-cost-change-updates.md)
- [Upload Invoices to Vori](/invoicing-cost-changes-and-smart-pricing/invoice-upload/upload-invoices-to-vori.md)
- [Preparing Your Store for Advanced Inventory Launch](/inventory-and-ordering/inventory/preparing-your-store-for-advanced-inventory-launch.md)
