> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://missiveapp.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://missiveapp.com/docs/advanced-features/guest-access.md).

# Guests

Invite external collaborators to specific conversations without full access.

Invite external partners into specific conversations without exposing your full inbox. Guests can view messages, post internal comments, and @mention team members - but they can't reply externally or access other conversations.

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### Guests actions

Guest actions in Missive are subject to certain limits to ensure secure and manageable collaboration with external partners.

#### Guests can:

* **View conversation content**, including messages (emails, SMS, etc.), tasks, and internal chat messages.
* **View and download attachments** shared in the conversation.
* **Post internal chat messages**, with the option to include attachments.
* **@mention users** already present in the conversation.

#### Guests cannot:

* **Reply directly to external messages** like emails or SMS.
* **Manage conversation settings** or create new conversations.
* **Be invited to default teams** and organization chat rooms.

### Guests limit

Guest accesses are included in all Missive plans (Starter, Productive and Business).

* You get 5 guests' access per Missive user. For example, if you have 8 users in your organization, you can invite up to 40 guests.
* Each guest can participate in up to **5 conversations**.
* Monitor your guest usage and limits in **Settings** > **Guests**.

### Demo

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