Backend and accounts
Tawk.to Live Chat
In-App Live Chat Setup (Premium Feature)
AppMint
1Create Tawk.to Account#
Sign up for a free Tawk.to account. Tawk.to provides live chat completely free with unlimited chats and agents.
2Create a Property#
After logging in:
- Click 'Add Property' (top-right or from dashboard)
- Enter your property/website name
- Enter your website URL
- Click 'Create Property'
A property represents your website or app.
3Get the Widget Embed Code#
In your Tawk.to dashboard:
- Go to Administration (⚙️ gear icon)
- Select your property
- Click on 'Chat Widget'
- Scroll down to 'Direct Chat Link' or 'Widget Code' section
- Click 'Get Widget Code'
- Copy the full JavaScript snippet shown
Example embed code format:
<script type="text/javascript">
var Tawk_API=Tawk_API||{};
(function(){
var s1=document.createElement("script");
s1.src='https://embed.tawk.to/PROPERTY_ID/WIDGET_ID';
s1.charset='UTF-8';
s1.setAttribute('crossorigin','*');
document.head.appendChild(s1);
})();</script>4Setup in Web2APK Generator#
In the generator app (requires Premium):
- Enable 'Live Chat' toggle in Step 3
- Paste the FULL JavaScript embed snippet into the 'Tawk Widget Code' field
- The chat button will appear in your app's side menu
- Users tap it to open a live chat dialog
⚠️ Note: Live Chat is a Premium feature. Free accounts cannot enable it.
5Test Live Chat#
After installing your generated app:
- Open the app and look for the chat icon in the side menu
- Tap it to open the chat dialog
- In Tawk.to dashboard, go to 'Conversations' to see incoming chats
- You can reply from the dashboard or the Tawk.to mobile agent app
💡 Pro Tip: Install the Tawk.to app on your phone to respond to customers on the go.
6Customize the Widget#
In Tawk.to Administration > Chat Widget:
- Change widget color to match your brand
- Set online/offline hours
- Add pre-chat form (collect name/email before chat)
- Set up automated greetings
- Configure canned responses for quick replies
✅ All free - no subscription needed for basic features