Most Asked Questions
Here you’ll find clear answers to the most common questions about Lixsa.
General Questions
What is Lixsa and how is it different from a regular chatbot?
Lixsa is a conversational AI agent designed for sales and customer support. It speaks naturally, understands context, and completes tasks—not just answering questions. Unlike rigid decision trees, it works with goals and actions, such as taking orders, solving issues, or qualifying leads.
What types of businesses can use Lixsa?
E-commerce (fashion, wine, tools, etc.), restaurants and hotels, real estate, online education, and more. Lixsa is multi-industry and adapts to the processes of each sector.
On which channels does it talk to my customers?
WhatsApp, Instagram Messenger, Facebook Messenger, and Webchat (all conversations are centralized in a single inbox).
Supported languages?
Lixsa can chat natively in several languages (Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and more). It also understands voice messages and replies in text.
Is it available 24/7 and does it help sell?
Yes. It can assist outside business hours, follow up, and close sales—for example, by creating orders and sending payment links.
Getting Started
How do I start using Lixsa?
Create your account, connect your e-commerce/CRM (e.g., Shopify), and add your key business information. Test everything in the Playground before opening real channels.
What is “training”? What can I upload?
It’s the information Lixsa learns from: policies, processes, product catalog (text and images), PDFs, and URLs. The clearer the content, the better it responds.
Can I set the assistant’s tone and name?
Yes. You can customize its name, introduction, and style (more formal or more casual).
Can I invite my team and manage permissions?
Yes. You can assign roles (admins and staff) with restricted access. Lixsa automatically escalates conversations to the right team member.
Is there a free plan and trial?
Yes. There’s a free plan (great for getting started), and when you switch to a paid plan, you get a 7-day trial. You can cancel anytime.
How long does setup take?
It depends on your stack. With Shopify, it’s very quick—you install from Lixsa and test in the Playground before connecting channels.
The Tool
Does Lixsa understand voice messages and images?
Yes. It transcribes customer voice messages and analyzes images (colors, types, variations) to respond and give better recommendations.
Can it take orders and send payment?
Yes. It can create orders (e.g., in Shopify) and send a payment link or instructions, adding notes if any details are missing (like an apartment number).
Does it manage abandoned carts and thank-you messages?
Yes. You can enable abandoned cart recovery and a post-purchase message to confirm shipping details and prevent mistakes.
Can it handle returns, exchanges, or issues?
Yes. It handles standard cases and escalates to a human when needed, assigning the conversation to the right team member.
Does it keep memory of conversations?
It keeps short-, medium-, and long-term memory to ensure continuity, so customers don’t have to repeat steps.
Can I “pause” Lixsa in a chat?
Yes. You can turn off Lixsa in a single conversation or for the whole account and reply manually.
Does it handle Instagram and Facebook DMs as well as WhatsApp?
Yes. Direct messages go to the same inbox; currently one Instagram account per store.
Is Webchat available?
Yes, it’s one of the supported channels along with WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.
Can it prioritize products or hide some?
Yes. You can prioritize certain products (to promote them) or hide them if you don’t want to offer them on that channel.
What do I need to connect WhatsApp?
A Meta Business account.
Lixsa will connect easily, allowing you to set up WhatsApp in just a few clicks.
Can I use my current WhatsApp number?
Yes, as long as the number can be verified (via SMS or call) and is not active in another solution at the same time.
What is a “conversation” and the 24-hour window?
A conversation includes all messages between the customer and the business within 24 hours from the first message.
What happens if the customer has never messaged me before?
If you message them first (start the conversation), unlike other platforms, Lixsa does not require you to create any template.
Are there daily limits for proactive conversations?
Yes. They depend on your company’s verification status in Meta (e.g., unverified \~250/day; verified starting at \~1,000/day and increasing based on usage and reputation).
What happens to my WhatsApp chat history?
In Lixsa, you’ll see and manage conversations starting from the moment of connection. (Meta’s API policies do not transfer previous chats from the mobile app to third-party inboxes).
WhatsApp Campaigns
Are campaigns included in the plan?
They are billed separately (based on volume and Meta’s policies). We usually support you with your first campaigns to help you get the best results.
Can I upload my own audience?
Yes. If you use Shopify, it syncs with your audience segments. You can also upload audiences from a CSV file.
Do I need consent for campaigns?
Yes, and we help you collect it. For example, you can send an email with a button to WhatsApp so the customer subscribes with a message like “I want to join the list.” They will then be tagged for safe segmentation.
How do I create a campaign? Can I do it myself?
Yes, directly from Lixsa. If you prefer, our team can guide you and suggest conversational messages (which perform better than direct “spam”).
What type of message works best on WhatsApp?
A conversational and personalized tone like “just letting you know what you were looking for is now available… want me to tell you more?” works much better than cold messages that only share discounts.
Do I need templates for campaigns?
For messages sent outside the 24-hour window or to start a conversation, yes. Lixsa handles the creation and sending, and approval usually takes just a few minutes.
Can I send messages to other countries?
Yes, Lixsa does not impose geographic restrictions; Meta’s policies on number and origin apply. We guide you on best practices for reach and reputation.
How can I measure campaign results?
Lixsa can track the sales or bookings generated through the campaign, as well as interactions, and you can view everything in the analytics dashboard.
Integrations
Shopify (e-commerce): What does Lixsa do and what do I need?
You install the Shopify skill from Lixsa; it syncs the catalog (with images), policies, and pages, and Lixsa can create orders and add notes when some information is missing.
WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Magento
Lixsa integrates with WooCommerce, PrestaShop, and Magento through a simple and direct plugin, syncing content and product catalogs.
Restoo (restaurants)
We integrate with Restoo.me to manage reservations and experiences. Customers can request bookings through WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, or Instagram Messenger. It also sends confirmation messages and reminders.
Integration with Gorgias
Lixsa integrates with Gorgias, allowing you to open and manage tickets on the platform just like any other team member.
Walcu (automotive)
We integrate with Walcu (an automotive-focused CRM) to qualify and provide conversational follow-up for leads.
Do you integrate with HubSpot?
Yes, we integrate with HubSpot for lead qualification, conversation summaries, contact creation, and ticket management.
Do you offer custom integrations?
Yes. We provide an API and speed up integrations through connectors when needed, while ensuring data quality.
Pricing and Plans
How is “per conversation” pricing charged?
A conversation includes all interactions with a customer within 24 hours from the first message. It’s a simple and transparent unit of billing.
Are WhatsApp campaigns included?
No. They are billed separately and charged at the time of sending (based on volume and Meta templates).
Which plan do you recommend to start with?
Start with the free plan to validate volume and fit, and move to a higher plan when needed.
Can I change or cancel at any time?
Yes. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time from your account. (If you sent campaigns, those are billed at the time of sending).
Do you offer custom plans for high volume?
Yes. If you exceed the usage of standard plans, we design a custom plan tailored to your company.
Is WhatsApp Business Cloud included in my plan?
The connection to WhatsApp Business Cloud is included in your plan; you don’t pay Lixsa any additional license fee to use it.
What happens if I reach the conversation limit of my plan?
You’ll still be able to manage conversations already open. To start new ones outside the window or run campaigns, you’ll need to upgrade your plan or package. We’ll guide you in choosing the best option.
Security and Data
Is Lixsa GDPR compliant?
Lixsa applies data minimization and access control. It does not massively sync customer or order databases; instead, it queries customer data in real time from your e-commerce or CRM when needed, reducing exposure of sensitive information.
Where is the data stored and who can access it?
Training data and conversations are stored to operate and improve the service. Your team accesses them based on roles and permissions; our support team may review conversations to help you optimize (we inform customers about this).
How do you ensure that no one sees order information that doesn’t belong to them?
For security, Lixsa verifies the phone number: it only shows order details if the customer messages from the same number used to make the purchase. If not, it escalates to a human agent.
Do you help with consent and best practices?
Yes. We provide subscription flows (e.g., from email to WhatsApp) and tagging to segment only contacts who have given consent.
Can I limit what each employee can see?
Yes. You can invite your team as employees (restricted access) or administrators (full access), and set availability and routing rules.
How are audio and images handled?
Audio and images are processed to understand the request (transcription/vision) and take action. You can disable these features if needed.
Hosting and security reports/DPA?
We work with providers aligned with European framework requirements and share security/DPA documentation upon commercial request. In addition, Lixsa minimizes customer data replication by relying on source queries.
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