How to install and use Tawk.to in WordPress?
1. Sign Up for Tawk.to
- Go to Tawk.to Website: Visit Tawk.to and sign up for a free account if you don’t already have one.
- Set Up Your Widget: After signing up, you’ll be guided through setting up your chat widget. Tawk.to will give you a piece of code to add to your website.
2. Install the Tawk.to Plugin in WordPress
- Log In to WordPress: Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Add New Plugin: Click on “Plugins” in the left-hand menu, then “Add New.”
- Search for Tawk.to: Type “Tawk.to” in the search bar.
- Install and Activate: Find the Tawk.to plugin in the search results and click “Install Now.” After installation, click “Activate.”
3. Configure the Tawk.to Plugin
- Open Tawk.to Settings: Go to the Tawk.to settings page, which you’ll find in your WordPress dashboard menu after activating the plugin.
- Enter Widget Code: Paste the widget code you got from Tawk.to into the provided field.
- Click “Save Changes” to apply and save your settings.
<!--Start of Tawk.to Script-->
<script type="text/javascript">
var Tawk_API=Tawk_API||{}, Tawk_LoadStart=new Date();
(function(){
var s1=document.createElement("script"),s0=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];
s1.async=true;
s1.src='https://embed.tawk.to/64e8d59ab2d3e13950ec1f04/1h8mo4pqe';
s1.charset='UTF-8';
s1.setAttribute('crossorigin','*');
s0.parentNode.insertBefore(s1,s0);
})();
</script>
<!--End of Tawk.to Script-->
4. Customize Chat Widget (Optional)
- Go to Tawk.to Dashboard: Log in to your Tawk.to account on their website.
- Customize Widget Appearance: In the Tawk.to dashboard, you can adjust the look and behavior of the chat widget to fit your site’s style.
5. Test the Chat Feature
- Visit Your Site: Check your website to make sure the Tawk.to chat widget appears.
- Send a Test Message: Send a test message to confirm that the chat feature is working and that you can see it in your Tawk.to dashboard.
6. Manage Chats
- Use the Tawk.to Dashboard: From the Tawk.to website, you can monitor incoming messages, respond to visitors, and review chat history.