# Creating and Editing Messages (formerly Buttons)
Messages are the communications sent when activated. Each "message" has a name, a text message, and a set of receivers who are notified when it is triggered.
All Messages belong to 1 and only 1 Group. All users in the same group get those Messages
---
## Accessing the Messages Tab and Creating a New Message
1. Log in to the portal at **https://dash.epanicbutton.com**
2. Click the **Buttons** tab in the top navigation
You will see a list of all existing buttons with their names and status
3. Click **New Message** Button in the upper right
Fields:
Group Name - Group that the button belongs to, assigning it to users in that group.
Message Name — Name of the button (e.g., "Emergency", "Call for Help", "Assistance Needed")
Message Title - This is what the user sees on their screen; limited to 8 characters
Message Message — the text that is sent to receivers when this button is pressed
Message Icon - Icon on the screen
Mute Sound - Option for button to be mute (desktop only)
Send Delay - Stop false alarms, option to cancel at 0, 5 or 10 seconds
Severity Level - determines sound alarm for desktop alerts
Hot Key Code - part of the hotkey combo
Hot Key - part of the hotkey combo
3. Click Submit
4. The button/tile will be available on the user devices that are in the same group as the message.
**Note:** The message will not show if there are no receivers assigned to it.
**Tip:** Message names appear in the order they were created, scrolling left to right on the desktop client. Plan your Message order before creating them — reordering requires recreating them.
---
## Editing an Existing Message
1. In the **Message** tab, find the Message you want to change
2. Click the **Edit** icon (pencil) next to the Message name
3. Update the intended fields.
4. Click **Submit**
Changes take effect immediately — users do not need to restart the client.
---
## Configuring Who Receives Each Button
Setting up receivers (who gets notified when a button is pressed) is covered in its own page.
---
Need help? Email support@epanicbutton.com