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Messages and Appointments

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Understanding Institution messages

What institution messages means in Institution and how it affects your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to start a new conversation

Step by step guidance for starting a new conversation in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to reply to a message

Step by step guidance for replying to a message in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How threaded conversations work

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to attach a document to a message

Step by step guidance for attaching a document to a message in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to find a previous conversation

Step by step guidance for finding a previous conversation in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to search messages

Step by step guidance for searching messages in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

Why a message may be linked to a service

Common reasons this happens, and how to move the item forward.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How message notifications work

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

When to use messages instead of support cases

What this means in Institution and how it affects your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

Understanding the Appointments page

What appointments page means in Institution and how it affects your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to view an appointment

Step by step guidance for viewing an appointment in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to prepare for an appointment

Step by step guidance for preparing for an appointment in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to reschedule an appointment

Step by step guidance for rescheduling an appointment in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to cancel an appointment

Step by step guidance for canceling an appointment in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How meeting links are provided

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

What to do if a meeting link does not work

What to do next, and who to contact if you need help.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How to ask a follow-up question after an appointment

Step by step guidance for asking a follow-up question after an appointment in the Messages page.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

Why an appointment may not be available

Common reasons this happens, and how to move the item forward.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

How time zones are displayed

How this works in Institution, and what it means for your account.

1 min read · Updated 2026-07-28

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