> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://messier.gitbook.io/catalogue-de-messier/messier-applications/open-hatch/escrow/open-a-new-hatch.md).

# Open a new Hatch

### Choose your side

Open a new hatch as a customer or service provider and fill in the necessary details.

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### Share your hatch

Once both parties have entered the Hatch, a chat window will become available for use, In the chat, both parties should discuss the terms of their arrangement and use the privacy tool to shield any personally identifiable information

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