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Misc: HubSpot Livechat Handoff

Doing a handoff for HubSpot livechat

Last updated on November 21, 2025

Guide to Using HubSpot Live Chat Handoff in Expertisei Chatbot

1. Log into the Dashboard 0:00
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  • Start by logging into the Expertiseidashboard.
  • Navigate to the playbooks page.
2. Create a Playbook 0:15
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  • Click on 'Create a playbook'.
  • Choose 'Quick setup' and select 'Live chat handoff'.
  • Click 'Continue'.
3. Configure Active Hours 0:30
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  • Set the active hours for live chat availability.
  • This defines when visitors can initiate a HubSpot live chat handoff.
4. Define Offline Behavior 0:52
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  • Choose the behavior of the chatbot outside of active hours:
    • Option 1: Send an offline message to visitors.
    • Option 2: Create a support ticket in HubSpot ticket pipeline.
5. Set Up Ticket Pipeline 1:13
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  • Select the ticket pipeline and ticket stage.
  • Assign a ticket owner.
  • Customize the ticket name and confirmation message for visitors.
6. Add Trigger Phrases 1:41
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  • Optionally add trigger phrases for the chatbot to recognize.
  • For testing purposes, you can skip this step.
7. Test the Playbook 2:05
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  • Confirm that the playbook has been created successfully.
  • Test the live chat handoff.
8. Handle Outside Active Hours 2:42
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  • If a visitor tries to connect outside of active hours, prompt for their email and context name.
  • Generate a support ticket with the visitor's information.
9. Handle Within Active Hours 3:37
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  • If a visitor connects during active hours, allow them to initiate a live chat with an agent.
  • Confirm the live chat has been initialized.
 
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