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When you run into roadblocks within your Gator account, there are several quick and convenient ways to get the answers you need. Aside from sending an email and Live Chat support, you can utilize the Self Help Widget inside your website builder to easily access the Support Center. 

To access the Support Center in the Express Editor

  1. To open the support center in the Express Editor, click on the three dots in the top right corner.
    To open the support center in the Express Editor click on the three dots in the top right corner
  2. Click on Support Center to open the support popup.
    Click on Support Center
  3. Click Search our help center to begin your search.
    Click Search our help center
  4. A new panel will appear with links to article categories.
    A new panel will appear with links to article categories
  5. The other part of the support panel in the express editor is a tutorial to get started. Click on the three dots and select Getting Started (Tour).
    Click on the three dots and select Getting Started
  6. The new panel will open several tutorials to help you navigate the workspace area.
    the new panel will open several tutorials to get you started

To access the Support Center in the Traditional Editor

  1. Select the Help option from the top right-hand corner of the screen inside your website builder.
    Select the Help option
  2. Click the Support Center icon. It will open the Help and Support Center in a new tab.
    Look for and select the Support Center
  3. This will display several categories. Clicking on any of these will display a list of articles that pertain to that category.
    This will display several categories. Clicking on any of these will display a list of articles that pertain to that category
  4. You can then search for any other relevant topic to find available articles, and the widget will remain open while you perform any action within the website builder.
    search for any other relevant topic

Live Chat

  1. If you need more help, please click on Contact Us in the upper right corner.
    If you need additional help, click on the Contact Us in the upper right corner
  2. You will have several options to contact support.
    Chat, Email, Sharing a screen and Calling options