Yandex Messenger for Business

A business messaging service with secure chats and channels

make distinctions

A separate workspace

The dedicated workspace in the corporate Yandex Messenger ensures that employees don't mix up personal and work chats and can't forward messages outside the company
collaborate

Easy communication with external contacts

If you frequently collaborate with other organizations in Yandex 360, add them to federations. This way, your employees will have access to their colleagues' contacts in Yandex Messenger for secure communication. You can also invite partners, contractors, and clients as guests to the chats they need to be in.
be in control

Secure correspondence

To comply with NDAs, communication in Yandex Messenger is limited to the private corporate network, with no access for anyone but you. Data is encrypted in transit, and you can enable single sign-on (SSO) for additional protection
communicate

Use text, audio, or video

Yandex Messenger has a means of communication for every kind of situation. Create project chats or video meetings and invite colleagues to join the discussion

All the standard features

Talk in private and public chats, discuss specific topics in threads, add reactions, send stickers, and create polls. Statuses are there to help your colleagues see that you're on vacation or out for lunch
what else

Streamline workplace communication

Integration with other Yandex 360 services
Plans give you access to an entire digital office where different services work together: Messenger saves chats from video meetings in Telemost, files attached to messages are automatically saved to Disk, and you can start issue chats directly from Tracker.
Set up notifications
Subscribe to discussions and mark your messages as important to make sure that all chat participants get notified
Synchronization of work contacts
Your colleagues' contacts appear in the company's address book automatically: easily search them by name or email address
Organization federations
Connect with other organizations in Yandex 360 to give your employees access to shared contacts and calendars. Available in select plans.
Works from any device
Yandex Messenger is a cross-platform service that you can access through any browser. You can also download the app version for your smartphone, desktop, or tablet
integration

Adapt Yandex Messenger to your needs

Chatbots
Our Bot API can help you with simple tasks such as creating polls, issuing certificates, and answering frequently asked questions
Site widget
Add the Yandex Messenger widget to your corporate website so you don't have to switch between tabs

Yandex 360 for Business plans

Yandex Tracker

who can use it

Yandex Messenger is great for business of any scale

Project teams and HR
Stay in touch even when working remotely and leave simple tasks, such as processing vacation requests, to chatbots
Small businesses
The availability of Yandex Messenger on all major platforms and the wide range of communication formats makes it attractive to startups
Medium-sized and large companies
Share confidential files and discuss future launches without worry: all data will remain within your private corporate network
Schools and colleges
Use Yandex Messenger to share news and quickly resolve issues in chats with colleagues

Check out our blog for Yandex Messenger use cases and tips

FAQ

What is Yandex Messenger and what is it used for?
Yandex Messenger is a service for online workplace communication. Employees can exchange text messages, create chats and channels on specific topics, make calls, hold video conferences, and securely share files within the company's network perimeter.
What features are available in Yandex Messenger?
Corporate private and group chats for employees exclusively within the company, as well as channels for administrator posts. Threads for creating conversations around specific messages. Private and group audio and video calls with screen sharing and meeting recordings. Voice messages, file sharing, stickers and reactions, polls, and user mentions. Searching chats and contacts from the company's address book. Saved messages and network statuses. Appearance customization: the light and dark themes as well as Markdown formatting. Chat management and chatbots for saving time on simple tasks.
Is Yandex Messenger safe for corporate use?
Communication in Yandex Messenger is TLS-protected and limited to the private corporate network. Employees can only send messages and files to the contacts that are listed in the company's address book. In addition, to protect privacy, all our data storage systems comply with SOC 2, which is one of the most reliable internationally recognized standards.
How do I install Yandex Messenger on my device?
You can download the app using the links on this page. Or use the web version of Yandex Messenger in any browser on your desktop or smartphone.
How do I create and manage group chats?
To create a group chat, press the pen and paper icon in the top menu of Yandex Messenger, select "New group chat", and add participants. You can also add a description and upload a chat avatar.
Can I use Yandex Messenger for video and audio calls?
Yes, you can call a single user or add other participants to make it a group call. You can also save call recordings in the desktop application version of the corporate Yandex Messenger.
How do I integrate Yandex Messenger into other Yandex 360 services?
Contact support for any questions related to integration.
How do I contact support to ask questions?
You can visit Help to find answers to frequently asked questions or contact support via the form. Alternatively, you can reach us directly through Yandex Messenger: press the gear icon and follow the "Help" link in the window that opens at the bottom.
Is there a free version of Yandex Messenger for corporate use?
No, Yandex Messenger is only included in Yandex 360 for Business plans.
How do I share files via Yandex Messenger?
Use the paperclip icon or drag the file directly into the message field. Yandex Messenger lets you send and download files of any type. You can also upload JPEG and PNG images to post them in chats. See Help for more information about attaching files.
What languages does Yandex Messenger support?
English, Russian, Uzbek, Arabic, Belarusian, French, Hebrew, Armenian, Serbian, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Kazakh.
Can I use Yandex Messenger on my website to communicate with customers?
Yes, you can. Contact support to get help with SDK integration.
How do I set up notifications in Yandex Messenger?
In the "Settings" menu, select the desired options under "Notifications" and "Privacy". You can also configure notifications for individual chats and channels using their menus.
How do I save my chat and message history?
You can use this request to download and save information about all your chats and threads.