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# Configure the welcome message

### Customize the Welcome Message for Galleries

You can configure a **welcome message** that appears first when your client opens their photo gallery. This is a great way to explain how the gallery works, guide them to important actions (selection, download, ordering…), or simply add a personal touch to the experience.  
To do this, open an existing gallery and click on the `Communication` tab (4th position in the top bar).

![Welcome Message Settings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2025-09-22-at-19135_139ahci.png)

* Enable the display of the welcome message  
* Click `+ Add a Step` to create a new card  
* Use the 🗑️ icon to delete a card  
* Drag and drop cards to reorder their appearance  

Each card can contain text, images, or links.  

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### Need Inspiration?

Two ready-to-use templates are available via the `Message Suggestions` button at the top right:

* **Quick Guide**: a single card to briefly introduce the gallery  
* **Full Guide**: multiple cards to explain all available features in more detail (download, favorites, cart, etc.)  

You can edit these templates to match your style and needs.

![Welcome Message](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2025-09-22-at-19145_c9756g.png =500x475)

The **welcome message** appears automatically on the first visit to the gallery when scrolling through photos. It does not show on subsequent visits.  
To review the welcome message, go to the `User` tab at the top right and click `View Photographer’s Message`.

![Review Welcome Message](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/1/1/0/6/1106822c7ec6b200/screenshot-2025-09-22-at-19152_1839l7i.png)