Chat Handover to an Agent

Definition

Transferring an ongoing chat from a bot or another handler to a support agent.

How it works

When a bot hands off to an agent, transferring the transcript and prior actions prevents repeated explanations. Web chat and related widgets shorten the path from a question to support or a callback. Service quality depends on agent availability and preserved conversation context.

Business example

When a bot cannot resolve an issue, a human agent takes over with the conversation history.

What to consider

Test mobile usability, response times, conversation privacy and escalation to a human when an automated workflow cannot help.

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