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# Enable livechat

## From chatbot to human operator

Dydu offers a livechat solution where the chatbot can switch to a human operator. When creating your bot, Livechat mode is not enabled. You can activate it by following the steps below.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Activation of livechat mode is subject to additional billing. If you want to activate this option, please contact your dydu contact
{% endhint %}

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Add Livechat to the sidebar :

a. Go to Preferences > bot > general

b. Select the livechat escalation type

C. Scroll down and select "Update"

Now you can see "Livechat" on your sidebar.

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