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# Initiate sidebar discussions

# Initiate sidebar discussions {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 27, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Start a sidebar discussion to collaborate with stakeholders while working on a finance inquiry case.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_fin_ops.specialist

## Procedure

1. Navigate to either of the following:  
   * AllFinance OperationsFinance Operations Workspace.
   * WorkspacesFinance Operations Workspace.
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2. In the Finance Operations workspace, select the List icon (![List icon]()) to open the List page.
3. From the list page, navigate to either of the following submodules:  
   * My workOpen cases
   * All workCases
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4. Select a case number link from the Number column.
5. Select Discuss.
6. Add stakeholders to the discussion.
7. Select Start discussion.  
   A new side bar discussion is initiated.
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## Result

The stakeholders are notified when you add them to a discussion. They can join the discussion by selecting the Sidebar discussions icon (![Sidebar chat icon.]()).

## What to do next

For more information on the sidebar, see [Sidebar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sidebar-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-conversational-interfaces&ft:locale=en-US).

To learn more about using the sidebar, see [Using Sidebar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=using-sidebar&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-conversational-interfaces&ft:locale=en-US).

For information on the activity stream in the sidebar is, see [Activity stream in Sidebar](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=activity-stream-sidebar&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-conversational-interfaces&ft:locale=en-US).

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