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  • December 19, 2025
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I would like to set FIN over the holidays so that it informs customers that the wait time for human support may be a little longer. Where can I set what FIN responds when asked for human support?

 

Best answer by Luka Dujmovic

@Michel Lenz This article seems exactly what you’re looking for. Hope that helps!
https://www.intercom.com/help/en/articles/4740008-support-customers-during-the-holiday-season

Specifically: 

Show a special notice

You can also set a special notice to display at the top of the Messenger when a customer opens a new chat, to let people know that you're off for the holiday and will contact them when you return.

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Luka Dujmovic
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  • December 19, 2025

@Michel Lenz This article seems exactly what you’re looking for. Hope that helps!
https://www.intercom.com/help/en/articles/4740008-support-customers-during-the-holiday-season

Specifically: 

Show a special notice

You can also set a special notice to display at the top of the Messenger when a customer opens a new chat, to let people know that you're off for the holiday and will contact them when you return.


Cédric V
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  • January 6, 2026

Hi ​@Michel Lenz 

You can't set a single dedicated "Fin message when a human is requested" in one place. Instead, you control what customers see through workflows and messages around Fin.

Here's the best-practice setup for holidays:

  1. Create a workflow that triggers on "Customer sends their first message":

    • Add a message step explaining the delay:
      "Our human team is on reduced hours for the holidays, so responses may take longer than usual. Let me try to help you in the meantime!"

    • Then add a "Let Fin answer" step so Fin can still resolve issues.​

  2. If Fin can't resolve, add another message in the workflow path before handing off to your team:
    "I couldn't fully resolve this, so I'm connecting you to the team. Please note response times are slower during the holiday period."

  3. Update your office hours (Settings > Workspace > Office hours) to reflect reduced availability, so customers see accurate reply times.​

    (Optional)

  • You can add a special notice at the top of Messenger to inform customers your team is on holiday.​
  • Configure Fin's intro message (Fin AI Agent > Deploy > Chat) to mention the holiday schedule right when customers first interact with Fin.

    For more details and examples, you can also check the article ​@Luka Dujmovic  shared above, it covers Fin, workflows, office hours, and special notices in more depth.

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  • February 5, 2026

Thank you guys for your answers, sorry for my late reply