> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://botpress-pb-update-api.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Open/close your Webchat

> Manually open or close Webchat on your website.

You can manually open, close, or toggle the Webchat window using JavaScript methods.

<Tip>
  If you want to open/close your Webchat at a certain point in your Workflow, you can use the [built-in Webchat cards](/studio/concepts/cards/webchat).
</Tip>

<Info>
  You will need:

  * A website with an [embedded bot](/webchat/get-started/quick-start)
  * Basic familiarity with JavaScript
</Info>

## Open Webchat

To manually open Webchat:

```javascript theme={null}
window.botpress.open()
```

## Close Webchat

To manually close Webchat:

```javascript theme={null}
window.botpress.close()
```

## Toggle Webchat

To manually toggle Webchat:

```javascript theme={null}
window.botpress.toggle()
```

This **opens** Webchat if it's closed, or **closes** Webchat if it's open.