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# Activate multiple active conversations in Virtual Agent

# Activate multiple active conversations in Virtual Agent {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Yokohama  
Updated January 30, 2025  
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Use the multiple active conversations system, in combination with defined context values and a default portal, to handle concurrent conversations with Virtual Agent.

## Before you begin

A default context is necessary to start out with the multiple active conversations system. See [Set a default NLU context value for multiple active conversations](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/zugvPdh9wlNZLLIsAa37Ww "Use consumer account context values to define where Virtual Agent messages are directed by default when using the multiple active conversations feature.") for more information.

Role required: virtual_agent_admin or admin

## About this task

Virtual Agent includes settings that let multiple conversations be carried out with the same user across multiple portals. Users can also receive updates and notifications sent to any number of portals
(determined by an administrator) anywhere in their instance on ServiceNow AI Platform.

The multiple active conversations feature is inactive by default in Virtual Agent until toggled on. As of the Vancouver release, multiple active conversations are available through the chat widget; other channels may be incorporated in future.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllConversational InterfacesSettingsVirtual Agent.
2. Under multiple active conversations, select Manage settings.
3. Select Activate.
4. Select Save.

## What to do next

With multiple active conversations activated, you can also send notifications from Virtual Agent to portals using the feature. See [Route Virtual Agent NLU notifications through multiple portals](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/0a3L8mX2dMb6dHMf5fjloA "Send notifications and other Virtual Agent messages through as many portals as desired.") for more information.

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