# Bot Setup and installation

## Interactive Guide

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## Guidance Video

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How to create a Website chatbot
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## Steps to Make a Website Chatbot

1. To create your Website chatbot , you first need to visit the BotPenguin Dashboard: <https://app.botpenguin.com/home>
2. To start creating your new chatbot, Click on Bots then click on **"Create New Bot."**

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3. Select the platform.

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4. Select the Usecase for creating your bot and proceed further.

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5. You will be redirected to the Chatflow. You can change the flow to the Classic Builder according to your convenience.
6. You can configure the chatflow and test it accordingly.

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7. Double Click on the Component to open the Configure window of the particular Component.

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7. Configure the General and Advance settings of the particular component.
8. Click on Classic Builder button to switch to Classic mode.

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9. And the mode will be switched to classic.

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You may select from existing templates or skip this step to build your bot from scratch.

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10. Click on Import Template button to import the existing Chat Templates into your Chatflow or create new one from the scratch.

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11. Click on **"Test"** button to test your chatflow on website or Landing Page.

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12. Click on Install button to install the Chatbot on different platforms.

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{% content-ref url="bot-setup-and-installation/install-your-chatbot" %}
[install-your-chatbot](https://help.botpenguin.com/bots/website-mobile-app-bot/bot-setup-and-installation/install-your-chatbot)
{% endcontent-ref %}

🎉 Congratulations, you have successfully completed this section!

### FAQs for Website Chatbot Creation&#x20;

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<summary>Do I need coding knowledge to create a Website Chatbot?</summary>

No, BotPenguin provides a no-code builder. You can create and configure your chatbot using drag-and-drop components without any technical expertise.

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<summary>Can I switch between Flow Builder and Classic Builder anytime?</summary>

Yes, you can switch to **“Classic Builder”** from the Chatflow screen whenever required. However, ensure your flow logic is reviewed after switching modes.

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<summary>Can I build a chatbot from scratch instead of using a template?</summary>

Yes, you can skip template selection and create your chatbot completely from scratch using the builder.

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<summary>How can I test my chatbot before going live?</summary>

Click on the **“Test”** button inside the Chatflow builder to preview how the chatbot will respond on your website or landing page.

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<summary>What does the “Install” button do?</summary>

The **“Install”** button generates the integration script or platform-specific installation method required to deploy the chatbot on your website or other supported platforms.

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<summary>Can I edit my chatbot after installing it on my website?</summary>

Yes, you can update the chatflow anytime. Changes will reflect automatically once saved and published.

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If you still have questions for our team, write to us at [**support@botpenguin.com**](mailto:support@botpenguin.com). We’ll get back to you within 48 hours.