> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.neuraltalk.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# 🎯 Getting Started
> Complete guide to setting up your first AI assistant with NeuralTalk
🎥 Refer to the setup video for a step-by-step visual guide:
## Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
* A NeuralTalk account ([Sign up here](https://neuraltalk.ai))
* Your business information and content ready for training
* A website or platform where you want to deploy your assistant
## Step 1: Create Your Account
1. Visit [neuraltalk.ai](https://neuraltalk.ai)
2. Click "Sign Up" and create your account
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your profile setup
You can start with our free plan, which includes **1,000 conversations** per month and basic features.
It also comes with **1M training characters**.
## Step 2: Create Your First Assistant
1. **Navigate to the Dashboard**
* Once logged in, you'll see the main dashboard
* Click "Create New Assistant" to begin
2. **Basic Information**
* **Assistant Name**: Choose a name that represents your business (e.g., "Acme Support Bot")
* **Description**: Briefly describe what your assistant will help with
* **Language**: Select the primary language for your assistant
3. **Personality & Behavior**
* **Tone**: Choose between Professional, Friendly, or Casual
* **Response Style**: Select how detailed you want responses to be
* **Greeting Message**: Customize the first message users will see
Keep your assistant's personality consistent with your brand voice. This helps create a cohesive customer experience.
## Step 3: Train Your Assistant
Training is crucial for creating an effective AI assistant. Here's how to do it:
### Upload Your Knowledge Base
1. **Navigate to Training**
* Go to the "Knowledge Base" section in your assistant settings
* Click "Add Content" to upload your documents
2. **Supported File Types**
* PDF documents
* Word documents (.docx)
* Text files (.txt)
* CSV files
* Web pages (via URL)
3. **Manual Content Entry**
* Add frequently asked questions
* Include product information
* Add company policies and procedures
* Include contact information and hours
### Content Best Practices
Structure your content logically with clear headings and sections. This helps the AI understand context better.
Provide specific examples of questions and answers. This helps the AI learn your preferred response style.
Regularly update your knowledge base with new information, product updates, and policy changes.
Review conversations and add content based on questions your assistant couldn't answer well.
## Step 4: Customize Appearance
Make your assistant match your brand:
1. **Visual Styling**
* Choose colors that match your brand
* Upload your logo
* Select a chat widget style
2. **Conversation Settings**
* Set response length preferences
* Configure fallback messages
* Set up human handover triggers
3. **Advanced Features**
* Enable typing indicators
* Add suggested responses
* Configure conversation starters
## Step 5: Deploy Your Assistant
### Website Integration
1. **Get Your Code**
* Go to the "Deploy" section
* Copy the provided JavaScript code snippet
2. **Add to Your Website**
* Paste the code before the closing `
` tag
* Save and publish your website
3. **Test the Integration**
* Visit your website
* Look for the chat widget
* Test a conversation
### Other Platforms
2. **Basic Information**
* **Assistant Name**: Choose a name that represents your business (e.g., "Acme Support Bot")
* **Description**: Briefly describe what your assistant will help with
* **Language**: Select the primary language for your assistant
3. **Personality & Behavior**
* **Tone**: Choose between Professional, Friendly, or Casual
* **Response Style**: Select how detailed you want responses to be
* **Greeting Message**: Customize the first message users will see
### Upload Your Knowledge Base
1. **Navigate to Training**
* Go to the "Knowledge Base" section in your assistant settings
* Click "Add Content" to upload your documents
2. **Supported File Types**
* PDF documents
* Word documents (.docx)
* Text files (.txt)
* CSV files
* Web pages (via URL)
3. **Manual Content Entry**
* Add frequently asked questions
* Include product information
* Add company policies and procedures
* Include contact information and hours
### Content Best Practices
### Website Integration
1. **Get Your Code**
* Go to the "Deploy" section
* Copy the provided JavaScript code snippet
2. **Add to Your Website**
* Paste the code before the closing `