We’re making team communication instant, effortless, and built right into Deputy—so you can connect where work happens, without juggling multiple apps.

What is Deputy Messaging?

• Instant group and direct messaging – Chat with individuals or groups, instantly reaching the right people.
• Location channels – Dynamic channels for every location, updating automatically when staff join, leave, or move.
• Media and file sharing – Share images, documents, videos, and links directly in chats.
• Integrated communication experience – Messaging is part of the same Deputy app you already use to schedule, manage, and check in with your team—no extra logins or switching tools. Available on both mobile and web.

Why we built it

Until now, teams who used Deputy relied on a mix of external messaging apps, SMS, email, or Deputy News Feed – making it hard to keep everyone aligned, especially when rosters change. Deputy Messaging helps you:

• Keep all work conversations in one place
• Cut down admin with automatically updated groups and channels
• Prepare for advanced Messaging+ features coming later this year

Rollout

Deputy Messaging is available to all customers. Learn more on how to activate Deputy Messaging here.

Messaging+ coming soon

With this rollout, you’ll have access to all Deputy Messaging features (including Messaging+) at no extra cost.
From October 1, Messaging+ will become a paid upgrade, offering advanced features like read receipts and polls.

Updated Help Centre

New Messaging help guides are available here.