---
title: "prepareAssistanceRequest(_:)"
framework: LiveCommunicationKit
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
platforms: [iOS 27.2+, iPadOS 27.2+, Mac Catalyst 27.2+, macOS 27.2+, visionOS 27.2+]
path: "livecommunicationkit/liveassistanceextension/prepareassistancerequest(_:)"
---

# prepareAssistanceRequest(_:)

Prepares to handle a fresh assistance request, in response to a call from the framework.

## Declaration

```swift
@MainActor func prepareAssistanceRequest(_ request: LiveAssistanceRequest) async throws -> LiveAssistanceRequest.Response
```

## Discussion

Discussion Implement this method by performing any necessarily setup and eligibility checks. When finished, do one of the following: If the request can proceed, forward request.url to your backend, and return LiveAssistanceRequest.Response.proceed. In this scenario, this is the only method your extension handles, because the framework doesn’t need to call resumeRequest(_:). If the request requires logging in or other interaction from the person using the app, return LiveAssistanceRequest.Response.requiresUserInput(reason:) to transfer control to your container app. If the request can’t proceed, throw a LiveAssistanceRequestError to end the request.