> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.tiledesk.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.tiledesk.com/ai-chatbots-and-automation/actions-explained/if-online-agent.md).
# If Online Agent
One of the main advantages of Tiledesk compared to its competitors is that it allows you to hand over the bot conversation to your human agent. In many cases, the bot can perfectly handle the conversation, but sometimes the conversation is complicated, and it is better to hand over the conversation to an available agent.
But how can you be sure that there is an available agent before handing over? This is where the “If Online Agent” action plays an important role in the conversation.
When you want to use the “[Agent Handoff](/ai-chatbots-and-automation/quick-start/how-to-transfer-my-chatbot-to-a-live-agent.md)” action, it’s very helpful to use “**If Online Agent**” before it, as you can see in the image below.
By clicking on the “If Online Agent,” you can also define a specific department or keep it as the default “Project Wide.”
Finally, from the green endpoint, which means there is an **available human agent**, continue the flow to “Agent Handoff,” and from the red endpoint, direct to the offline message, as you can see in the image below:
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You can also[ **define the operating hours**](/manage-your-workspace/define-the-operating-hours.md) and [**create different departments**](/manage-your-workspace/creating-a-department.md) specific to your business.
Hope this helps.
To get started, you need to create [**your free account first** ](https://panel.tiledesk.com/v3/dashboard/#/signup)
In case you need further assistance, do not hesitate to contact us via [**support@tiledesk.com**](mailto:support@tiledesk.com).
For more information, please visit [**www.tiledesk.com**](https://tiledesk.com/).\
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