Install LiveChat on your website

Jacob Firuta
2 min read
updated: Oct 4, 2021

Installing LiveChat is simple and only takes a few minutes. Once installed, you’ll be able to talk to your customers right away.

Install LiveChat using a JavaScript code snippetLink icon

If you haven’t already, sign up for a free, 14-day trial (no credit card needed). Once you’ve created an account, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your LiveChat account and go to Settings > Channels > Website.

Install LiveChat on your site

  1. Then, click on Copy code.

LiveChat installation code snippet

  1. Paste the code to your website’s source code before the </body> tag.
  1. Once you’ve successfully added LiveChat code to your website, refresh the page. You should see a chat widget in the bottom right corner.

Chat widget installed on a website

Have any issues with the installation? Our Support Heroes can help (and are available 24/7).

Looking for help with advanced installation? Our recommended partners will set it up the way you need.
Looking for help with advanced installation? Our recommended partners will set it up the way you need.

Install LiveChat using integrationsLink icon

Running your website on platforms like WordPress, Shopify or Bigcommerce? We’ve got you covered!

We offer detailed setup tutorials for just about any CMS, web builder, and ecommerce platform out there. Here are some of the most popular ones:

Not what you are looking for? Visit Marketplace to see more 3rd party integrations. Once you are there, use the search bar to find the web host you’re using.

Search for app in MarketplaceAll integrations come with a step-by-step tutorial, which you can also access from Marketplace.

What’s next?Link icon

  • Customize the chat widget—so it matches your site’s design. Read more about our easy to use chat widget configurator.
  • Play around with greetings—increase the number of incoming chats by setting automatic invites (we call them greetings).
  • Watch a product tour—learn the ins and outs of LiveChat from people who use it every day. Watch a product tour video.
  • Read our handbook—check out Agent’s Handbook that quickly explains essential LiveChat features.
With LiveChat up and running you can now focus on getting the most out of it. Our partners offer services that will help you grow your business.
With LiveChat up and running you can now focus on getting the most out of it. Our partners offer services that will help you grow your business.

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