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- **Clearer mapping of data.** Actions-based destinations enable you to define the mapping between the data Segment receives from your source, and the data Segment sends to the destination.
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- **Granular control over data sent.** You can customize the conditions under which the events are sent to Intercom.
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- **Selectively shows the Intercom chat widget.**
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### Intercom's chat widget
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The [Intercom Cloud Mode (Actions)](/docs/connections/destinations/catalog/actions-intercom-cloud/) destination doesn't have access to Intercom’s chat widget. Only the [Intercom Web (Actions)](/docs/connections/destinations/catalog/actions-intercom-web/) destination has access to this.
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If you're using the [Analytics.js source](/docs/connections/sources/catalog/libraries/website/javascript/), use the Intercom Web Mode (Actions) destination which sends data directly to Intercom from the client-side by loading the Intercom SDK directly onto your website.
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However, [Intercom Cloud Mode (Actions)](/docs/connections/destinations/catalog/actions-intercom-cloud/) sends data to Segment, after which Segment forwards the data to Intercom. This allows Segment users to send data to Intercom from sources that are incompatible with their SDK.
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When you configure the Segment Intercom destination in device-mode, you'll have access to Intercom's chat widget without loading Intercom separately outside of Segment.
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To access the Intercom Messaging Box, you'll need to configure and connect the Intercom Web (Actions) destination to your Analytics.js source.
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> Visit the [Destination Overview docs](/docs/connections/destinations/#connection-modes) to learn the difference between cloud and device modes.
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## Getting started
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