> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openpawz.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Webchat

> Webchat is a built-in HTTP/WebSocket chat interface you can embed on your own website or access directly.

# Webchat

Webchat is a built-in HTTP/WebSocket chat interface you can embed on your own website or access directly.

## Setup

1. In Pawz, go to **Settings → Channels**
2. Select **Webchat**
3. Configure:
   * **Port** — local port to listen on (default: 3000)
   * **DM policy** — open / allowlist / pairing
4. Start the channel

## Configuration

| Field         | Required      | Description      |
| ------------- | ------------- | ---------------- |
| Port          | Yes           | HTTP server port |
| DM policy     | Yes           | Who can chat     |
| Allowed users | For allowlist | Usernames or IPs |

## Features

* Built-in chat UI accessible at `http://localhost:<port>`
* WebSocket for real-time streaming
* Per-user sessions with memory
* Prompt injection scanning
* Agent routing via channel routing rules

## Public access

To make webchat accessible outside your machine:

### Via Tailscale

```bash theme={null}
tailscale serve https / http://localhost:3000
```

### Via Tailscale Funnel (public internet)

```bash theme={null}
tailscale funnel 443 http://localhost:3000
```

See the [Tailscale guide](/guides/tailscale) for details.

## Embedding

You can embed the webchat in your website using an iframe:

```html theme={null}
<iframe src="http://localhost:3000" width="400" height="600"></iframe>
```

## Tips

* Use pairing mode to require users to authenticate with a code
* Webchat is the simplest channel to get started with — no external accounts needed
* Combine with Tailscale for secure remote access