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Search: custom welcome text message
Answer: You can customize the welcome text message that guests receive when they check in.
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Butler Settings [Custom Welcome Text Message]
Software Settings > Auction Settings > Butler Settings location in HelloFund
A welcome text is sent to guests when they check in to the event.
Example Welcome Text Message
Welcome to Annual 💃🏻 Soiree! [t]. Check out the auction and bid now [u]