📧 Email Integration
RepairMinder integrates with email to automatically capture inbound messages and send replies directly from tickets.
How It Works
Customer Email → RepairMinder → Creates/Updates Ticket
↑ ↓
└──────── Your Reply ←───────────────┘
- Customer sends email to your support address
- RepairMinder receives and parses the email
- A new ticket is created (or existing ticket updated)
- You reply from within RepairMinder
- Customer receives your reply via email
- Email delivery is tracked (opens, clicks)
Inbound Email Setup
Your RepairMinder account has a dedicated email address for receiving enquiries. Contact support to configure your custom domain.
Email Threading
When a customer replies to an email from RepairMinder:
- The reply is automatically attached to the existing ticket
- No duplicate tickets are created
- Full conversation history is preserved
Sending Emails from Tickets
When you reply to a ticket:
- Your message is sent as an email to the customer
- The email includes your company branding
- Previous conversation context is included
- Delivery status is tracked
Email Status Tracking
| Status | Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sent | ✅ | Email sent successfully |
| Delivered | 📬 | Email reached inbox |
| Opened | 👁️ | Customer opened the email |
| Clicked | 🔗 | Customer clicked a link |
| Bounced | ⚠️ | Email could not be delivered |
Auto-Replies
Configure automatic responses for new enquiries:
- Go to Settings → Company
- Find Email Settings
- Enable Auto-Reply for New Enquiries
- Customize the auto-reply message
Email Templates
Use workflow variables in your emails to personalize messages:
{{customer_name}}- Customer's name{{ticket_reference}}- Ticket reference number{{company_name}}- Your company name{{order_status}}- Current order status
See: Workflow Variables for full list.
Handling Bounces
When an email bounces:
- The ticket is flagged with a delivery warning
- An internal note is added explaining the issue
- You can update the customer's email and retry
Common bounce reasons:
- Invalid email address
- Mailbox full
- Spam filter blocked
Email from Multiple Locations
If you have multiple locations, each can have its own:
- Support email address
- Email signature
- Reply-to address
Configure in Settings → Locations.
Troubleshooting
Customer Didn't Receive Email
- Check the email status in the ticket (Sent/Bounced)
- Ask customer to check spam folder
- Verify the email address is correct
- Retry sending if needed
Email Shows as Sent but Not Delivered
- Email servers can delay delivery
- Wait a few minutes and check again
- If persistent, the receiving server may be blocking
Next Steps
- Canned Responses - Create reusable templates
- Workflows - Automate email sequences