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# Chat using Now Assist in Virtual Agent

# Chat using Now Assist
in
Virtual Agent {#ariaid-title1}

* Versão de lançamento: Australia
* 
* Atualizado 12 de mar. de 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 min. de leitura

Use Digital End-User Experience (DEX) Virtual Agent to access a convenient chat-based support powered by Now Assist to find answers and guidance.

## Antes de Iniciar

Confirm
that the DEX
Desktop Assistant \[sn_dex_desktop\] application has been installed. For more information, see [Install Application and Device Health](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/5o6qD2tJsnzmilNvmZiuPQ "Digital End-User Experience (DEX) is available with activation of the Digital End-User Experience [sn_dex] plugin. You must have the admin role to install the DEX product [sn_dex]. During installation, Application and Device Health is included as a component in DEX.") and [Download and install Desktop Assistant](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/wfilloZmHrj2HmsIb9bLgQ "Download and install Desktop Assistant by using operating system-specific installer commands, Desktop Assistant installers, or endpoint management solutions.").

Role required: sn_dex_desktop.user or sn_dex_desktop.admin

## Procedimento

1. On the Desktop Assistant home page, select the Virtual Agent or chat icon (![Virtual agent or chat icon]()) that appears on the Desktop Assistant header.
2. In the chat window, enter your question in the Please type your request field and press Enter.
3. Use the prompts from Now Assist to create a ticket, check the status of an existing ticket, or resolve other issues you might have.  
   Nota:  
   * To customize the topics that must be displayed and available on the Show me everything window, see [Getting started with Virtual Agent Designer](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=conversation-designer-virtual-agent&version=australia&pubname=australia-conversational-interfaces&ft:locale=en-US).
   * To monitor and improve your device performance using Now Assist in Virtual Agent, see [Check device health using Now Assist for ITSM Virtual Agent](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/8tikWVEM7qS8aiEmE2T0Wg "Use the Now Assist for ITSM Virtual Agent to monitor device performance, diagnose potential issues, and use suggested resolutions to address them.").
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