# Tally and Volty > Volty reads Tally submissions to answer applicants and thanks new applicants on WhatsApp. Volty finds an applicant's Tally submission when they ask for an update, and a scheduled automation can thank each new applicant on WhatsApp. Talk to Volty · Free trial Updated 2 Nov 2026 ## An application update Volty finds the submission and tells the applicant what happens next. ER Erin Ross WhatsApp · Applicant Hi, I applied for the operations associate role last week. Is there any update? Looked up Tally · Operations associate · Erin Ross · 24 Oct Volty Hi Erin, we received your application on 24 October. The team is shortlisting this week and will contact shortlisted applicants by 7 November. Tally submission Erin Ross Operations associate Submitted 24 Oct Experience 3 years in logistics Notice period 2 weeks Expected salary $52,000 Read from Tally during the conversation ## What Volty does with Tally Tally is a simple form builder many startups use for applications, waitlists and sign-ups. Volty connects to Tally with one sign-in and reads forms and their submissions. When an applicant asks where their application stands, Volty finds their submission and answers, and a scheduled automation can thank each new applicant on WhatsApp. - Where is my application · Volty finds the person's submission before it answers. - Every applicant hears back · An automation can thank each new applicant with an approved template. - The hiring manager stays in · Questions Volty cannot answer go to the person hiring. - Read only · Volty reads submissions and changes nothing in Tally. Connects with One Tally sign-in Volty reads Forms and submissions Volty can change Nothing in Tally Setup A few minutes Category Forms & surveys Volty knows who applied and when. ### A portfolio after the form An applicant has something to add, and the hiring manager steps in. CL Charlotte Lowe WhatsApp · Applicant I forgot to add my portfolio link to the design role application. Can I send it here? Volty Yes, please send it here, Charlotte. I'll make sure Kai, who is hiring for the role, sees it with your application. charlottelowe.design Kai Thanks Charlotte, I've added it to your application. ## As an automation Describe it to Volty in a sentence; it drafts the automation and an admin turns it on. New application to thank-you - When · Every hour · A scheduled automation - Step 1 · Reads new submissions · From the application form - Step 2 · Thanks the applicant · An approved template - Step 3 · Answers the replies · And brings in the hiring manager Every applicant gets an answer. ## How Volty connects to Tally An admin signs in to Tally from the Sources page and turns on the tools Volty may use. - 01 · Sign in to Tally · One sign-in from the Sources page. - 02 · Turn on the reads · Forms and submissions. - 03 · Add the thank-you, optionally · A scheduled automation with an approved template. ### The tools Volty gets Each one is a switch on the Sources page in Volty. - List forms · Reads - Read submissions · Reads - Find a submission · Reads Reading tools can be turned on straight away. Anything that changes Tally starts Off, and once on it can be set to check with staff, so each change waits for a colleague. ## Common questions ### Does Volty change anything in Tally? No. Volty reads forms and submissions, and the conversation happens on your channels. ### How much does it cost to connect Tally with Volty? Every Volty plan includes seats, active contacts and AI credits and starts with a free 7-day trial, and the plan prices are on voltade.com/pricing. Meta bills message charges separately for WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. ## Related integrations - Typeform Forms & surveys - Jotform Forms & surveys - Google Forms Forms & surveys - Notion Docs & knowledge - WhatsApp Business API Messaging channels All integrations ## Start your free trial Talk to Volty · Start your free trial Sign up for our 7-day trial. No credit card needed. ## Not convinced? Hear more from our CEO and Volty The Leonard and Volty Show · 8 October 2026 ### Meta now charges for WhatsApp replies The Leonard and Volty Show · 1 October 2026 ### Too busy to hire? 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