How to Build a Bot
A basic introduction to chatbot building
Step 1: Navigate to "Chatbots" in the Engagement tab and click "New Bot"
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Step 2: Select bot type/template and edit skills
For a detailed explanation of each of the bot types, see Chatbot Types.
For a detailed explanation of each of the bot skills, see Builder Overview.
![](https://files.helpdocs.io/64szziapbv/articles/a1qpcv1x9z/1668812746497/building-a-bot.gif)
Step 3: Save, view and edit incomplete skills, test drive
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Ready to turn it on? See Launching a Bot in PlayRunner!