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FAQ: Can I start a cobrowse session with the click of a button?


Yes! 

There are a couple ways to create this functionality: 

  • Editing Your Codebase 
  • Making the Widget Cobrowse-Only

Editing Your Codebase

In order to start a cobrowse session via a button, you’ll need access to your website’s codebase.

To start a cobrowse session with a button click, attach the following code to your button’s on-click event: 

"acquireIO.startCoBrowseCodeBox()"

Note: The widget must be installed on the same page as the button. 

Now, when a visitor clicks on the button, they’ll receive a code.


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The visitor should share this code through a chat, audio, or video call. Once an agent receives this code, they may input it into the cobrowse code field on the Dashboard.


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Then, the agent may select ‘Request User Cobrowse’ or ‘Silent Cobrowse’. 


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If the visitor accepts, both parties will begin a cobrowsing session. 

Making the Widget Cobrowse-Only

If you won't be using the widget for chats or anything else, you may set the widget to give the visitor a cobrowse code. Please note, in order to share this code, the visitor will have to submit a form on your website or email that code to an agent. 

To enable a cobrowse-only widget, go to Settings > Cobrowse Settings. Ensure that the Cobrowse-Only Widget option is enabled by clicking the toggle so that it is active (green, right). 

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Now, when a visitor clicks on the launcher, a code to cobrowse will appear. Once the visitor shares this code with an agent, a cobrowse session may begin. 

Need more support? Reach out to success@acquire.io.


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