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Initiating a Session

There are various ways to initiate a co-browsing session with UserView. No matter where your users are on your site or how you're communicating, locating them is quick and simple.

Methods to Initiate a Session

MethodDescriptionUseful When
UserView app: User CredentialsSearch using their name, email address, and any other information you've passed through our system.You're on the phone with the user, and they're logged into their account.
UserView app: Lookup CodeSearch using a unique code linked to the user's screen.You're on a call, and they're logged out of their account. This is the most reliable way of searching, especially if a LiveDocument integration isn't working.
Live Chat IntegrationsInitiate a co-browsing session from the chat UI.If you want to avoid extra steps of searching for the user. UserView already identifies the user using live chat data.