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# Anonymous Agent Chat

# Chat anonymously with an agent from the Consumer Service Portal {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Users that are not logged in can chat anonymously with an agent from the Consumer
Service Portal to resolve issues more quickly.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## Procedure

1. Select the Chat icon ( ![Chat icon.]()) in the Consumer Service Portal to start a conversation.
2. Fill in the information and select Submit.  
   A virtual agent or a customer service agent responds.
3. **Optional:** To talk to a person instead of a virtual agent, select ![Connect Support icon.]() and then Contact Support.
4. When you're finished with the chat, select End Conversation.
**Related tasks**   

* [Chat with an agent from the Consumer Service Portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3_2okhaVyAsdIsI_MkbG1A "Chat with a virtual agent or a customer service agent from the Consumer Service Portal to resolve issues quickly.")
* [Pre-chat from the Consumer Service Portal](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/o9V15y0P9DHcclc0Ka1McQ "Start a support chat on the Consumer Service Portal by completing the Pre-chat survey. Survey questions vary depending on whether you are logged in or anonymous.")