How to Add Buttons in Dialogflow
- George Apostolov
How to Add Buttons in Dialogflow: step-by-step guide
On Dialogflow's main dashboard, find and open the intent you wish to use.
Scroll down to the Responses section, then click 'Add Responses'.
Subsequently, choose 'Custom Payload' from the list of options.
Enter the code into the provided input field.
Following that, edit the code and input the specific button details.
Once done, click 'Save' to proceed.
After completing these steps, the button will be added to the selected intent in Dialogflow.
Quick answer: To add buttons in Dialogflow, open your intent on the main dashboard, go to the Responses section, and select Add Responses. Choose Custom Payload, enter and edit the code with your button details, and click Save to apply the changes to your intent.
About this Dialogflow tutorial
Add interactive buttons to your Dialogflow intents by configuring custom payloads in the responses section and saving your code. This guide shows how to add Buttons in Dialogflow in 7 steps, starting with "On Dialogflow's main dashboard, find and open the intent you wish to use" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the button will be added to the selected intent in Dialog...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dialogflow interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Buttons in Dialogflow?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dialogflow data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dialogflow. Related guides: How to Build a Chatbot Using Dialogflow CX Prebuilt Agents, How to Connect Dialogflow to a Database and How to Connect Dialogflow to Google Assistant. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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