# Chat Support

Source: https://sites.veevavault.help/gr/rtsm/getting-started/chat-support/

## Start a Chat Conversation

**Note:** This is only available beginning with version 24R1.

A blue Chat icon will be visible in the bottom right corner of each page in the RTSM study.

[![Chat Button](/gr/uploads/rtsm/images/help/rtsm-chat-button.jpg) ](/gr/uploads/rtsm/images/help/rtsm-chat-button.jpg)

To start a chat conversation:

1. Click the Chat icon.
2. The system automatically fills in the name and email of the user currently logged into RTSM.
3. Enter the Phone Number (optional).
4. Enter the initial message to be relayed to the Global Service Center team, including:  
a. Study Protocol Number  
b. Site Number  
c. A brief description of the inquiry/request
5. Click **Start Chat**.

[![Chat Support](/gr/uploads/rtsm/images/help/rtsm-chat-support.png) ](/gr/uploads/rtsm/images/help/rtsm-chat-support.png)

**Note:** Chat support is available 24/5 (Monday – Friday). A Help Desk ticket is automatically opened containing the chat history once the chat concludes.