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Field Console & Dispatch Network Guide

A practical guide to joining the Dispatch Network, setting up Field Console, receiving offers, managing assigned work, billing, compliance, texts, and support.

Guide status

Current operating guide for service-business onboarding. Last updated August 17, 2026. Content should be reviewed as Zwivio onboarding, Field Console, and service-business support workflows evolve.

Texts and email

Zwivio uses text, email, and the Field Console Activity Feed to keep your team informed. A dispatch phone is required to receive routed offers. SMS is the primary offer channel. Email is supplementary when an eligible email is on file.

How updates work

  • Offer texts can support quick replies to accept, decline, view or resend a secure link, and send simple travel or job updates where supported.
  • Exact reply formats are listed in the Text command reference. If a reply is not recognized, Zwivio may send a short hint with the expected pattern.
  • If you text HELP by itself, you will receive help information for Zwivio texts.
  • When an eligible email is on file for the offer recipient, Zwivio also sends the offer by email with a secure View Offer link. Owners and dispatchers can open that link and accept or decline from the secure offer page.
  • Do not reply directly to the email to accept or decline; email replies are not processed as offer responses. You can also respond using supported text commands or Field Console.
  • Technicians cannot accept new Dispatch offers.
  • Email notifications may also include account invites, compliance reminders, assignment updates, and other account lifecycle events.
  • The Field Console Activity Feed shows recent Dispatch activity for your business, including offer, assignment, approval, and job updates.
  • Texting STOP stops offer texts. It does not stop offer emails.

Text setup

A dispatch phone number must be on file to receive routed offers. To receive offer texts, text consent must also be active. You can update contact preferences in Field Console.

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