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# Start a new chat

## How to Start a New Chat on QuickReply

Agents can initiate conversations with customers across WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and Live Chat.

### Go to the **Conversations** tab in QuickReply

Click on the **\[+]** icon (known as the Compose WhatsApp Message Button) next to the module heading.

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### Enter the **customer's phone number** and continue.

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### Select a template

Click on "Send a Template" and choose from the pre-approved [message templates](/product-modules/templates/whatsapp-templates.md) to send the first message to the customer.

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### Engage with the customer

After the customer responds, agents can:

* Send text messages, images, documents, and other media files
* Use [quick replies and saved responses](/product-modules/conversations/miscellaneous.md#canned-responses)

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* Access customer conversation history

{% hint style="info" %}
The 24-hour window automatically resets when the customer sends a new message.
{% endhint %}