Human Handoff
Configure keyword-based handoff to route conversations to your team when needed.
How Handoff Works
When a customer uses specific keywords in their message, Waslo automatically:
- Pauses the AI agent for that conversation
- Marks the lead as "Needs Attention"
- Sends a configured handoff message to the customer
- Notifies you via Telegram (if configured)
- Shows the lead in the Needs Attention widget on your dashboard
Setting Up Handoff
- Go to Settings → Human Handoff
- Toggle Enable Handoff
- Add keywords that should trigger a handoff (e.g., "speak to someone", "human", "agent", "manager")
- Customize the handoff message the customer receives
Example Handoff Message
"I'm connecting you with a team member who can help you further. They'll be with you shortly!"
Handoff Keywords
Add keywords that indicate a customer wants to speak to a human. Common examples:
- "speak to someone"
- "human"
- "agent"
- "manager"
- "real person"
- "help me"
- "complaint"
Keywords are case-insensitive and matched anywhere in the message.
Per-Number Handoff (Growth+ Plans)
On Growth and Agency plans, you can configure different handoff keywords and messages for each WhatsApp number. Use the number selector in the handoff settings page.
Resuming AI
After handling a lead personally:
- Go to the Leads page
- Find the lead (it will show "Handoff" status)
- Click the Resume AI button
- The AI will start responding to new messages again
You can also resume AI from the Needs Attention widget on the dashboard.
Telegram Notifications
Get instant notifications when a handoff is triggered:
- Go to Integrations → Telegram
- Set up your Telegram bot and chat ID
- Enable Notify on Handoff
You'll receive a Telegram message with the lead's name, phone number, and the message that triggered the handoff.