Commenting on Photos

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    Comments make it easy for teams to discuss progress, flag issues, and keep decisions alongside the photos they relate to. Use comments to ask questions, capture context, and @mention project members — so the right people are kept in the loop.

    Mobile (iOS & Android)

    How to add a comment

    1. Open SiteCam on your iOS or Android device, then open your project and the photo or capture group you want to comment on.

    2. Tap the comment bar at the bottom of the screen.

    3. Type your message, then tap Confirm.

    4. Your comment appears in the Comments section at the bottom of the page.

    Tip: Each capture timeline can have its own comment thread. The blue comment badge shows the number of messages – tap it to jump straight to the Comments section.

    How to @mention project members

    Only users who have access to the project can be mentioned. Learn how to invite others to your SiteCam project here.

    1. In the comment field, type @ and start entering the person’s name. Tap the matching name from the options.

    2. Finish your message, then tap Confirm.

    3. The mentioned members will receive a notification and will be automatically added to the Chat Members list.

    To manage chat members, scroll to the Comments section and tap the member profile icons.

    4. The Chat Members list shows everyone included in the conversation. These users receive notifications when new comments are posted.

    Tap + Add User to include more people from the project. (You can only add users who already have access to this project.)

    5. Tap Remove next to a member to stop notifications for them. You can also remove yourself.

    Permissions: Only organisation admins and project owners can remove other users from Chat Members.

    How to edit and delete a comment

    Edit a comment

    Permissions: You can only edit your own comments.

    1. In the thread, tap next to your comment, then select Edit.

    2. Update your message, then tap Confirm.

    3. Modified comments are marked with the “(edited)” label.

    Delete a comment

    Permissions: Organisation admins, project owners, and the comment author can delete comments.

    1. In the thread, tap next to your comment, then select Delete.

    2. Tap Yes to confirm.

    Web (Browser)

    How to add a comment

    1. Login to the SiteCam Web App, then open your project and the photo or capture group you want to comment on.

    2. Click the comment bar at the bottom of the capture details section.

    3. Type your message, then click Post.

    4. Your comment appears in the Comments section. Click the x button to hide the panel.

    Tip: Each capture timeline can have its own comment thread. The blue comment badge shows the number of messages – tap it to jump straight to the Comments section.

    How to @mention project members

    Only users who have access to the project can be mentioned. Learn how to invite others to your SiteCam project here.

    1. In the comment field, type @ and start entering the person’s name. Click the matching name from the options.

    2. Finish your message, then click Post.

    3. The mentioned members will receive a notification and automatically added to the Chat Members list.

    To manage chat members, first click on the comment badge to open the Comments panel, then click on the member profile icons.

    4. The Chat Members list shows everyone included in the conversation. These users receive notifications when new comments are posted.

    To add a member, type in the name of person in the search field, or simply click on the add user icon next to the person’s name.

    5. To remove members and stop them from getting notifications, click on the x icon next to person. You can also remove yourself.

    Permissions: Only organisation admins and project owners can remove other users from chat members.

    How to edit and delete a comment

    Edit a comment

    Permissions: You can only edit your own comments.

    1. Click on the comment badge to open the Comments panel.

    2. In the thread, click the  button next to your comment, then select Edit.

    3. Update your message, then click Save.

    4. Modified comments are marked with the “(edited)” label.

    Delete a comment

    Permissions: Organisation admins, project owners, and the comment author can delete comments.

    1. In the thread, click the  button next to your comment, then select Delete.

    2. Tap Yes to confirm.

    Updated on August 26, 2026
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