How to add YakChat to Webex

How to add YakChat to Webex

Overview

Adding YakChat to Webex chat enables you to send and receive text messages in the same way as chatting to colleagues. 

Step 1: Add YakChat as a Webex Bot

  1. Click on the Search box at the top of Webex and search for YakChat@webex.bot
Click on the YakChat bot

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Step 2: Authentication

  1. Click on the Authenticate button that is displayed which will open Webex authentication in a browser tab.
  2. Sign-in with your your Webex user credentials.
  3. A Thank You page will be displayed which you can close and go back to Webex.
You are now ready to send and receive SMS text messages using YakChat

Step 3: How to use YakChat in Webex chat

Instructions on how to use YakChat in Webex chat to send and receive messages for the first time are provided here.