Ask Sierra: Instantly Get Help with the AI Answer Engine (Beta June 30)
Ask Sierra is a built-in AI tool that helps you get fast, reliable answers to your questions without ever leaving the Sierra platform. It provides helpful, AI-generated responses and also suggests the most relevant Help Center articles so you can dive deeper when needed.
Why This Feature Matters:
Ask Sierra reduces the time spent searching for help by combining smart AI responses with direct links to our most helpful documentation. Whether you’re setting up a feature, troubleshooting an issue, or just looking for best practices, Ask Sierra makes it easy to get the answers you need in one place.
Step-by-Step Instructions
🧭 Where to Find Ask Sierra
- Log into your Sierra CRM.
- Click the Ask Sierra AI icon in the top menu bar.
📝 How to Use It
- In the search bar, type your question and end it with a ?
Using a question mark is required to trigger an AI-powered answer.- Example questions:
- How do I set up a drip email campaign?
- Where can I connect my email account?
- How do I edit my agent profile?
- Example questions:
- Ask Sierra will respond with:
- An AI-generated answer
- A list of related Help Center articles to explore further
- Click on any article title to open it in a new tab and view the full guide.
Best Practices
- Always include a question mark (?) at the end of your query.
- Use clear keywords like “connect email,” “drip campaign,” or “add user.”
- Ask one question at a time for the most accurate response.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Issue |
Solution |
No results or response |
Make sure your question ends with a ?. Try rephrasing it or using different keywords. |
Ask Sierra window won’t open |
Refresh your browser or log out and log back in. |
Answer isn’t helpful |
Try a more specific or differently worded question. |
FAQs
Q: What is Ask Sierra?
A: Ask Sierra is an AI-powered help tool inside the Sierra CRM that provides instant answers and links to relevant Help Center articles.
Q: Why does my question need a question mark?
A: The system uses the ? to identify that you’re asking a question and triggers the AI response. Without it, you may not get an answer.
Q: What kinds of questions can I ask?
A: You can ask about CRM features, lead routing, email tools, integrations, and more.
Q: Is Ask Sierra available on mobile?
A: Not at this time. Ask Sierra is only accessible in the desktop version of the CRM.