Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How does the enhanced chat tool work, and how can I use it?
Answer: To use this feature, simply click your Live Chat Support link in your websites interface (located upper right) in the page selection editor and download the "Citrix" program. Enabling the ChatLink feature will allow a Customer Care rep to view your desktop remotely, and to resolve issues for you while you watch, or to direct you step-by-step how to handle them yourself.
Question: How do I know when to use the enhanced chat features?
Answer: At anytime during a 1-800 support call or chat, if you or a rep thinks that it would be helpful to screen-share, either one of you may suggest, and/or initiate, the use of ChatLink whitboard.
Question: I have heard that it is dangerous to download from the Internet. Is this plug-in virus-free?
Answer: Yes, this plug-in is safe! We're very concerned about safety, and to ensure that this plug-in is virus-free, we conduct regular virus checks and updates. The warning message that may appear on your screen is simply a default message that your browser displays whenever you attempt to download executable files when your online.
Question: When I am using ChatLink who has control over my computer?
Answer: Even though this feature allows a Customer Care rep to control your computer from a remote location, you can override our rep and resume control of your computer at any time by simply moving your mouse, or pausing the session. In other words, you are always in control of your computer.
Question: Is it true that my Customer Care rep can see everything on my screen?
Answer: Yes. However, before your Customer Care rep can view your screen, they will first ask for your permission, and we request that you close all documents containing private information. You will be able to watch where they go in real time never leaving your screen.
Question: Can the Customer Care rep look through files on my computer without my knowledge?
Answer: Absolutely not. As mentioned; they can only see what you see together. Support reps can only work with your computer after you explicitly request this service and download the "Citrix" plug-in. Our screen-sharing feature is optional, and can only be initiated with your consent. Furthermore, when you are screen sharing, your rep can only see what you see, or whatever you decide to show him/her on your screen.
Question: Can I save the chat dialogs from my session to review later?
Answer: Of course and we invite you to do so. To save your chat dialogs, simply go to the File menu in the Chat box, and select Save Chat Log. After selecting Save Chat Log, a window will appear asking you to designate a location folder to save the file.
By default, the file will be named as "chatlog.txt", but you can rename it whatever you wish. Once you've selected a folder and file name for the dialog click Save to complete the process.
Once a session is saved, you can open the file and print it for easy reference. Saving your Chat dialog periodically throughout your session is a good idea, and ensures that you will always have the most current chat training reference log on file.