# 3. Managing Chats with Whatsapp Customers

*When a customer sends a message to the page, the message will be directed to Omni - WhatsApp.*

*The number of unread messages will be displayed on the menu.*

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*To manage messages and support customers efficiently, agents need to follow these steps:*

*Step 1: Open the Omni page.*

*Step 2: Click on the WhatsApp tab.*

*Step 3: Click on the Inbox tab to see the message recently received from the Whatsapp customer.*

*Step 4: Click on the message to start chatting and provide support.*

&#x20;*Here, you can see the assigned support agent by hovering over the small avatar on the message (see the image).*

*Viewing permissions for sessions are set in the Interaction section*

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