# Set as Away

Ownchat's status settings allow you to indicate availability or unavailability. Enabling "Set as Away" informs others you're not actively responding, with options to specify reasons like break or meeting. You can also reassign messages to ensure tasks are managed efficiently during your absence.

**How it works**

* **Disable "Set as Away"**: Indicates that you are available and actively engaging for the chat messages.
* **Enable "Set as Away"**: Signals that you are unavailable and not responding to chats.

While enabling the "Away" status, you can:

1. **Describe the Reason**: Provide details such as "on break," "in a meeting," "on call," "on holidays," etc.
2. **Reassign Replies Option**: Enable this feature to reassign your messages to another user. Specify the reassigned user who will manage your messages while you are away.

In conclusion, the ability to set your status in Ownchat provides clarity on your availability and enhances team communication. By enabling the "Away" status, you can specify reasons for your absence and ensure continuity in responses by reassigning messages to another user. This feature helps maintain seamless interactions and efficient workflow management within the team.


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