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title: "Message Creation: Inbox (In-App)"
slug: "in-app-message-creation-step-3-inbox"
updated: 2026-02-10T16:45:52Z
published: 2026-02-10T16:45:52Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/in-app-message-creation-step-3-inbox"
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# Message Creation: Inbox (In-App)

### Overview

In the **Inbox** step, you define whether and how the in-app message will appear in the app’s message center (inbox). This enables persistent visibility of the message beyond the initial display.

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### Navigation Path

During message creation, follow the message creation process until you reach **Inbox**.

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### Settings Table

| **Setting** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Inbox Visibility** | Choose how the message appears in the message center: “Do not show in message center”, “Show in message center when message is displayed”, or “Show only in message center”. |
| **Image URL** (if applicable) | URL of the image shown in the inbox entry. |
| **Inbox Title** (max. 30 chars) | Title of the inbox message entry. |
| **Inbox Summary** (max. 60 chars) | Short summary displayed in the inbox. |

## Related

- [Message Creation: Delivery (In-App)](/in-app-message-creation-step-4-delivery.md)