Using the Communicate mobile app

Available on Smokeball Bill, Boost and the Grow and Prosper+ Web App

Learn how to access the Communicate app on your mobile device.Ā 

Communicate is Smokeball's secure messaging and file-sharing system. It allows you and your client to access any securely shared files and messages on the go.

Set up the mobile app

  1. Download and install the Communicate mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  2. Open the app and selectĀ Sign in.
    • If you are a Smokeball user, select "sign in with Smokeball" and log in using your Smokeball login credentials.
    • Non-Smokeball users (i.e. your client) will need to follow the steps to verify their identity with their email and phone number for log-in access.Ā 

Update your login preferences

To make logging in more secure, select theĀ three dots on the top-right corner of the app to access Security, where you can enable passcode lock, Face ID, or fingerprint login.

Manage conversations

  1. Select theĀ three lines on the top-left of the app to access conversations.

    • If you're a Smokeball user, you can also start a new conversation by selecting the plus icon.
  2. To reply to a message, type in your response in the messageĀ box and select Send.
  3. To add files and attachments from your mobile device, select theĀ paperclip icon.

Notes:

  • The Communicate Mobile App includes conversations from all Channels, Direct Messages, External Conversations, Internal Matter Conversations, and your Firm Inbox from external Smokeball users.
  • If you want to share Smokeball files, use the Smokeball Desktop Application.

View shared filesĀ 

From within a conversation, select theĀ Files tab at the top of the screen.

A list of files shared in the conversation will appear. Select the file to access a quick preview, or select theĀ message icon to add a comment to the file.

Pin a message

You can bookmark an important message to view in yourĀ Pinned tab by holding the message and selectingĀ Pin.

Set up reminders from within a conversation

If you are a Smokeball user, set up a reminder on a message by holding the message and selecting Remind Me.

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