# Chat and Service Integrations (/docs/verdent-cloud/configure-and-extend/integrations)

> Use Cloud integrations such as chat gateways and service connections.



Verdent Cloud can connect to external channels and services so work can start or continue outside the main browser session.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Chat gateways">
    Connect supported chat channels so messages can route into Verdent Cloud workflows.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Repository and service connections">
    Use integrations to connect the systems your Cloud projects depend on.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Return to Cloud for review">
    Even when work starts elsewhere, use the Cloud workspace to inspect files, preview output, publish, and review analytics.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>