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The Facility Manager may configure FacilityBot<\/a> to allow Requestors<\/a> to invite visitors to the building through Google Chat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that the Facility Manager is able to switch off the Visitor management <\/a>feature. In this case, Requestors for that building will not be able to access this feature. The Facility Manager may also change the button names and text for this feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article outlines how the Requestor can invite a visitor through Google Chat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Search for the correct channel in Google Chat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Click the \u2018Invite Visitor\u2019 button. Note that only users marked as \u201cTenants\u201d by the Facility Manager are allowed to invite visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Fill up the form to Invite a Visitor. Note that Visitor Name, Visitor Email, and Visitor Arrival Time are compulsory fields. Additional fields may be added by the Facility Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Once successful, the Requestor will receive the Visit ID as confirmation. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. The Requestor can delete Visitor Invitations<\/a> using the \u201cView My Invitations\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. An email will be sent to the Visitor at the Visitor Email Address provided by the Requestor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Sample Invitation Email<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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