Channel Management
Channel Configuration
Each channel type has different configuration options. Access them at Settings → Channel → [Your Channel] → Details → Config.
Web Chat channels
Widget design
Customize how the chat widget looks on your website (in the Design editor):
- Position —
bottom-rightorbottom-leftof the screen - Primary color — Widget accent color
- Widget title — Header text (e.g., "Chat with us")
- Widget subtitle — Supporting text below the title
- Popup message — Proactive greeting shown to visitors
- Popup delay — Seconds before the popup appears
The Web Chat config also includes Home screen, Presence, and Messaging (allowed visitor message types) sub-sections.
Embed code
The Configuration tab provides a ready-to-copy HTML <script> snippet with your channel's settings pre-filled.
See Web Chat Widget for detailed embed instructions.
WhatsApp & Instagram channels (Meta)
Connected account details
For Meta-connected channels, the Config tab shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Channel Type | WHATSAPP_API or INSTAGRAM |
| Connection State | Current connection status |
| Phone Number ID | Masked for security |
| Instagram Account ID | Masked for security |
| Instance State | Internal connection state |
| Created / Updated | Timestamps |
Chatbots & templates
The Config tab also lets you manage automation and messaging for the channel:
- Chatbots — Attach or detach chatbots that handle this channel's conversations
- Templates — Manage which message templates are available for this channel
Next steps
- Channel Dashboard — View channel health metrics
- Disconnecting a Channel — Safely disconnect a channel
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