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Create a Bot with Basic Details

Follow these steps to create your first NeuralTalk AI chatbot. Each step includes a helpful screenshot for clarity.

Step 1: Go to the Dashboard​

Navigate to your NeuralTalk dashboard.

Go to Dashboard

Step 2: Click "Create Bot"​

On the dashboard, click the + Create Bot button to start the bot creation process.

Create Bot

Step 3: Enter Basic Bot Details​

Fill in the required details for your new bot:

  • Bot Name: Choose a unique and descriptive name.
  • Tag Name: Assign a tag for easy identification.
  • Bot Color: Pick a color to represent your bot.
  • Bot Image: Upload an image or avatar for your bot.

Bot Basic Details

Step 4: Configure Data Source​

Choose how your bot will get its knowledge. You can select from:

  • URL: Enter a website URL to crawl.
  • Document and Images: Upload files for the bot to learn from.
  • Google Drive: Connect your Google Drive for document access.

Data Source

Step 5: Configure URL Exclusions (Optional)​

If you're using URL as your data source, you can specify which URLs to ignore during the indexing process:

  • Ignore URLs when indexing: Add specific URL patterns that should be excluded from crawling
  • Use wildcard patterns like https://yoursite.com/ignore/** to exclude entire sections
  • This helps focus your bot's knowledge on relevant content only
  • Examples of URLs to ignore:
    • Admin pages: https://yoursite.com/admin/**
    • Product pages: https://yoursite.com/**/product/**
    • Private sections: https://yoursite.com/private/**

Ignore URLs

Step 6: Configure AI Model and Settings​

Set up your bot's AI capabilities and behavior:

AI Model Selection​

Choose from various AI models based on your needs:

  • GPT-4o: Most advanced model with superior reasoning
  • GPT-4o Mini: Faster and cost-effective option
  • GPT-3.5 Turbo: Reliable and efficient for most use cases
  • GPT-4: Advanced model with enhanced capabilities

Language Selection​

Select your bot's primary language:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • And many more languages available

Role and Description​

  • Role: Define your bot's purpose (e.g., Customer Support, Sales Assistant)
  • Role Description: Provide detailed instructions on how your bot should behave and respond

Greeting Message​

Set a welcoming first message that users will see when they start a conversation:

  • Example: "Hello! How can I assist you today?"

Fallback Message​

Configure what your bot says when it doesn't understand a question:

  • Example: "I'm sorry, I couldn't understand that. Could you please rephrase your question?"

Additional Options​

  • Enable source citations in responses: Check this to show sources in bot responses

Bot Other Details

Step 7: Create Your Bot​

After configuring all settings, click the Create Bot button to finalize your bot creation.

Final Create Bot Button

Here you can create your bot with all the configured settings. Your bot will be ready to use once created!

Summary​

You've now created a NeuralTalk AI bot with comprehensive details including:

  • Basic information (name, tag, color, image)
  • Data source configuration
  • URL exclusion settings (if applicable)
  • AI model selection
  • Language preferences
  • Custom greeting and fallback messages
  • Role and behavior settings

Your bot is now ready to assist users with their questions and provide intelligent responses based on your configured knowledge base.

Need help?
Contact our support team at [email protected].