Using Messaging as Talent
Last updated: May 17, 2026
You can message your clients directly within Lifted. Messaging is available for both direct conversations and active contracts, giving you one place to manage communication throughout your work.
Receiving direct chats
Clients can start direct conversations with you at any time.
When a direct chat is created:
The conversation appears in All Chats
You can continue the conversation from the messaging experience at any time
Starting a contract chat
You can start a contract conversation directly from the Contract page.
When a contract chat is created:
A direct conversation is created between you and the client
The conversation appears in the Contract Chat tab on the contract
The conversation is also available in All Chats
Clients can continue the conversation from their side as well
Contract chats help you coordinate work, updates, and questions throughout the contract lifecycle.
Using All Chats
All Chats gives you a centralized place to manage conversations across Lifted.
From All Chats, you can:
View active conversations
Switch between chats
Continue conversations from one place
You can access All Chats from the top navigation bar.
Chat names include helpful context when available, such as the related job post or contract name. You can also open the related page directly from the chat.
Notifications
When you receive a new message:
You’ll receive an in-platform notification in Lifted
You may also receive an email notification if you’re not actively viewing the conversation
You can return to All Chats any time to continue a conversation.