ChasitorInit

Initiates a new chat visitor session. The ChasitorInit request is always required as the first POST request in a new chat session.

This resource is available in API versions 29.0 and later.

URI 

https://HOSTNAME/chat/rest/Chasitor/ChasitorInit

Where HOSTNAME is a variable.

Formats 

JSON

HTTP methods 

POST

Request headers 

X-LIVEAGENT-API-VERSION

X-LIVEAGENT-AFFINITY

X-LIVEAGENT-SESSION-KEY

X-LIVEAGENT-SEQUENCE

Request parameters 

None

Query parameters 

None

Request body 

ChasitorInit request

Response body 

None

Overview
Getting Started with the Chat REST API
Request Headers
Your Message Long Polling Loop
Using Estimated Wait Time Instead of Queue Position for a Chat Session (Beta)
Chat REST API Resources
Create a Chat Session
Create a Chat Visitor Session
ChasitorInit
ReconnectSession
ChasitorResyncState
Monitor Chat Activity
Customize the Chat Visitors’ Experience
Request Bodies for Chat REST API
Response Bodies for Chat REST API
Chat REST API Data Types
Status Codes and Error Responses