> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://aibotkit-docs.gitbook.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://aibotkit-docs.gitbook.io/documentation/readme.md). # Getting Started #### Step 1: Go to AI Bot Kit * Visit [aibotkit.io](https://aibotkit.io/#chatbot-section) and click **Start for Free**. [Know More about AiBotkit Here](/documentation/introduction/what-is-ai-bot-kit.md) *** #### Step 2: Create an Account and Answer the Setup Questions * Sign up with your **email and password**. * Answer a few quick questions, pick **what your agent should mainly do**, and enter your website address. * We scan your site and build your first agent — usually in about three minutes. [For More Details about Creating your First Agent - Click Here](/documentation/creating-your-chatbot/creating-your-first-agent.md) *** #### Step 3: Set Your Agent's Persona * Open your agent and go to **Behavior → Instructions** (this is where you land by default). * Check the **Identity** — who your agent is and what it's trying to achieve. * Set the **Tone** and **reply length**, and confirm the **Language & time zone**. [More about Instructions](/documentation/chatbot-editor/instructions.md) *** #### Step 4: Add Rules and Playbooks * Under **Behavior → Instructions**, add **Agent rules** — the lines your agent must never cross. * Under **Behavior → Playbooks**, add step-by-step procedures for the conversations you handle often, like bookings or quotes. [More about Playbooks](/documentation/chatbot-editor/playbooks.md) *** #### Step 5: Train Your Bot * Go to **Knowledge** in the left sidebar. * Add knowledge from documents (PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD — up to 20MB each), website URLs, pasted text, or Q\&A pairs. * Your bot learns instantly and can answer based on this content. *** #### Step 6: Customize Interface * Go to **Appearance → Interface**. * Set your **Agent Name** (what visitors see at the top of the chat). * Edit the **Greeting Message** (first thing users see). * Set a **Fallback Message** (for when the bot doesn't understand). * Add **Quick Messages** for common questions. *** #### Step 7: Style Your Chatbot * Go to **Appearance → Styles**. * Choose widget position (bottom-right or bottom-left). * Pick colors, button style, and bot avatar to match your brand. [For more details about the Chatbot Editor](broken://pages/fKqmJeYAde4sQqNZIb2F) - Click Here *** #### Step 8: Save and Preview * **Save** appears in the title bar as soon as you change something — click it to store your changes. If no Save button is showing, you have nothing unsaved. * Click **Test agent** in the top right to try your bot before visitors do. *** #### Step 9: Turn It On and Get Your Embed Code * Go to **Deploy** in the left sidebar. * Switch **Chatbot Status** on so your agent responds to real visitors. * Copy the embed code from the **Chat Widget** method. [For More Detailed Ways to Embed your Chatbot- Click Here](broken://pages/2GArx1sQZkrWQnDSdD7B) *** #### Step 10: Add to Your Website * Paste the embed code into your website: * Squarespace → Embed Block or Code Injection * WordPress → Custom HTML block or AI Bot Kit Plugin * Other platforms → Paste into header/footer or custom code sections *** #### Step 11: Verify Installation * Publish your site. * Open it in an incognito window and check if the chatbot loads. *** #### Step 12: Monitor Analytics * Go to **My agents → Analytics** in the left sidebar. * Track conversations, messages, characters, and daily active users. * To read individual chats, open an agent and click **Conversations**. [For More Detailed Analytics and Reporting](broken://pages/46bMzMSfhGXjWuZJMhbv) - Click Here *** #### Step 13: Retrain as Needed * Add new documents, URLs, or FAQs anytime from the **Knowledge** section. * Your bot updates as soon as the new content finishes processing. *** #### Step 14: Upgrade (Optional) * New accounts start on **Free Full Access** — every feature unlocked with **100 one-time messages** (they don't reset monthly). * Run low? **Add messages** with a one-time top-up (50 for $9 or 100 for $18), or upgrade to Basic, Essential, or Business for more bots, storage, and a **monthly renewing** message allowance — all from **Settings → Plans**. [For More Detailed Plans and Billing - Click Here](broken://pages/Ic01XGuWVZP2bDGZrdfI) *** ⚡ **That's it!**\ Your AI chatbot is now live. 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