# Basic Configuration

### What is the Basics Tab in Agent Personality &  Instructions

The **Basics** tab is where you define your AI Agent’s identity and first impression. From visual appearance to welcome tone, this section sets the foundation for how users recognize and interact with your agent across channels.

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### Why is it beneficial?

* Establishes a recognizable identity for the AI Agent
* Creates a friendly and professional first impression
* Enhances trust and drives engagement through personalized greetings
* Maintains visual and tonal consistency with your brand

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### How to configure it

1. Go to [**BotPenguin**](https://app.botpenguin.com/) and log in to your account.
2. Click on **Agents** from the left-hand menu and select your AI Agent.
3. Navigate to the **AI Agent Personality & Instructions** section. The **Basics** tab will open by default.

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4. Choose your **Agent Profile Photo** by selecting from predesigned avatars or uploading your own image using the first icon (upload icon). This photo will be displayed in the chat window and landing page.

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5. Enter the **Agent Name** in the input field. This is the name your users will see throughout the conversation and in the agent header.
6. Fill in the **Agent Welcome Note** with a brief message that introduces the agent and sets a warm, friendly tone.
7. Select the **Primary Theme Color** that aligns with your brand’s color scheme. This color will reflect in message highlights, buttons, and the chat interface.
8. Choose the **Secondary Background Color** to maintain design balance and contrast in the chat environment.
9. Pick a **Font Family** from the dropdown to match your website’s typography or conversational tone and you can even upload your own Font family by clicking on the upload icon (only ttl files are aloud)
10. Add **Ice Breakers**—short pre-set questions like “Can I help you?” that encourage users to start interacting immediately. You can add multiple icebreakers and remove or reorder them as needed.
11. Once all fields are filled, click on **Update** or **Update & Next** to save your changes and continue to the next configuration tab.

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### Need Help?

If you experience any issues while setting up your agent's basic configuration or the changes don’t reflect properly, please contact us at [**support@botpenguin.com**](mailto:support@botpenguin.com). Our support team will get back to you within 48 business hours.