Adding internal notes to an order
Overview
Order notes capture context that doesn't fit in structured fields — phone-call summaries, payment arrangements, special asks. Each note is either internal (admin-only) or visible to sponsor, so you can communicate publicly or keep things private.
Before you start
Decide whether the note is for internal eyes only or should be shared with the sponsor.
Keep notes short and factual — they may be reviewed in a dispute later.
Step-by-step
Open the order under Sidebar > Orders.
Scroll to the Notes section in the right rail.
Click Add note.
Type the note. Use the visibility toggle: Internal (lock icon) or Visible to sponsor (eye icon).
Click Save. The note is timestamped and attributed to your account.
Where notes appear
Internal notes show on the admin order detail page only.
Visible notes show in the sponsor's order detail page and in their email confirmation when newly added.
Both note types appear in the order activity history with the author and timestamp.
Tips & best practices
Use internal notes to log every conversation — phone, email, in-person.
Use visible notes to confirm agreements ("Per our call, we'll comp the upgrade for next year").
Tag teammates with @mentions to alert them when context changes.
FAQ
Can I edit a note after saving?
Yes, within 24 hours by the original author. After that the note is locked and an edit creates a new note instead.
Can sponsors reply to visible notes?
Not directly in Chamberly today — sponsors can email the chamber or open a support thread depending on your setup.
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Reading order activity history
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