> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.hoopai.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # AI bot setup > Step-by-step guide to creating and configuring your Conversation AI bot. This guide walks you through creating and configuring a Conversation AI bot from scratch. For detailed settings reference, see [Bot settings](/ai-agents/bot-settings). ## Creating your first bot Go to **Settings > Conversation AI** in your HoopAI account. Click **Create Bot** and choose a bot type. You can select from General Q\&A, Appointment Booking, Marketplace Templates, or start from scratch. Create new bot dialog showing General Q&A, Appointment Booking, Marketplace Templates, and Start from Scratch options Next, give your bot a descriptive name. Bot naming screen where you enter a name for your new bot Define your bot personality, role, and behavior rules. The system prompt is the most important configuration. Bot configuration panel showing the system prompt field and settings Set the bot status and adjust its behavior settings to match your needs. Bot status configuration panel Bot trial mode configuration for safe testing Define what your bot should accomplish in each conversation, such as qualifying leads, booking appointments, or collecting information. Bot goals setup screen where you define conversation objectives Set up what your bot can do: book appointments, tag contacts, trigger workflows, or escalate to humans. Bot actions configuration panel Test your bot with sample conversations, then activate it to start handling real messages. Guided form bot creation wizard for structured conversation flows Bot customization panel with personality and response settings ## Next steps Detailed settings reference Train your bot with business information Deploy across all communication channels