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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Mention a user in a Connect conversation

You can get someone's attention in a group conversation by mentioning them.

Before you begin

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About this task

Users can set their notification preferences so they receive notifications only when they are mentioned. Mentioning a user creates a shortcut to view their basic information and send them a direct message.

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Shortcut to viewing someone's basic information

Procedure

  1. Open a Connect group conversation.

  2. In the message field, type the @ character.

    A suggestion menu appears with the names of the conversation members.

  3. Select the person you want to mention and send the message.