Pre-Chat Form Missing After Session Timeout
Why does the pre-chat form not appear after a session timeout?
The pre-chat form may not appear if a visitor's session times out but the chat window or tab remains open. If the customer reconnects to the widget to send a new message, the pre-chat form is not automatically presented.
To ensure the pre-chat form is shown after a timeout, you may need to adjust your settings. For more information, refer to the article: How do I ensure the pre-chat form is presented to a visitor if they time out and then reconnect?
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