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Bot Settings

Learn about all available settings to customize your chatbot — from name and colors to messages and behavior.

Accessing Settings

To access settings for any bot:

  1. Open the dashboard and navigate to the bots list
  2. Click on the bot you want to modify
  3. Navigate to the "Settings" tab

💡 All changes are saved immediately when you click "Save". You can also preview the effect in the "Widget" tab right away.

Editable Fields

Below is a detailed explanation of each bot settings field:

📝 Bot Name

The internal name for the bot that appears in your dashboard and bots list. This name is not visible to visitors in the chat widget.

💡 Tip: Use descriptive names like "Support Assistant — Main Site" instead of generic names like "Bot 1" to make management easier when you have multiple bots.

📋 Description

An optional field to describe the bot's purpose. It only appears in the dashboard and is useful for documenting why the bot was created and its target audience.

🎯 System Prompt

The core instructions that govern the bot's behavior and personality. This is the most powerful tool for customizing bot responses. See the "Creating Bots" page for comprehensive examples and best practices.

When editing the system prompt, keep in mind:

  • Changes affect all new conversations immediately
  • Ongoing conversations are not affected until the visitor starts a new one
  • Always test changes in the preview before relying on them

🌐 Language

Sets the primary language for the bot:

OptionBehaviorBest For
ArabicAlways responds in ArabicArabic-only websites
EnglishAlways responds in EnglishEnglish-only websites
BothResponds in the language of the messageBilingual websites

🎨 Primary Color

Sets the primary color for the chat widget. This color affects:

  • Floating chat button Background color of the round button at the bottom of the page
  • Header bar Color of the top bar in the chat widget
  • Send button Color of the message send button
  • Message bubbles Color of user message bubbles

💡 Tip: Choose a color that matches your website's brand identity. You can use any color via the color picker or enter a HEX code directly (e.g., #D4A853).

👋 Welcome Message

The first message that automatically appears when a visitor opens the chat widget. This message is important because it sets the first impression.

Welcome Message Best Practices

  • Keep it short One or two sentences are enough. Long messages discourage visitors
  • Be friendly Use a welcoming, warm tone. Add an emoji if it fits your brand
  • Mention what you can help with Tell the visitor what kind of questions the bot can answer
  • Avoid overpromising Don't say "I can help with everything" — be realistic

✅ Good examples:

  • "Hello! 👋 I'm here to help. Ask about our services or pricing."
  • "Welcome! How can I help you today?"
  • "Hi! Ask about our menu, hours, or book a table."

❌ Poor examples:

  • "Hello"Too short, doesn't explain anything
  • "Welcome to our company. We are a leading technology company founded in 2015 and we offer various services..."Way too long and boring

💬 Bubble Message

The short text that appears next to the floating chat button (the circular bubble) at the bottom of the page. Its purpose is to catch the visitor's attention and encourage them to click and open the chat.

Tips for writing an effective bubble message:

  • Keep it very short — 3 to 7 words maximum
  • Use a question or call-to-action format
  • Add an emoji to catch attention

Examples:

  • "Need help? 💬"
  • "How can we help?"
  • "Chat with us! 👋"

🖼️ Bubble Icon

You can customize the floating chat button icon. By default, a standard chat icon is displayed. You can change it to:

  • Default icon A simple, familiar chat icon
  • Custom image Upload your company logo or a custom image (recommended: square image, at least 100×100 pixels)

💡 Using your company logo as the icon increases visitor trust and makes the chat widget feel like a native part of your website.

🗑️ Deleting a Bot

If you no longer need a specific bot, you can permanently delete it from the settings page.

How to Delete

  1. Navigate to the "Settings" tab on the bot page
  2. Scroll down to find the "Danger Zone" section or the "Delete Bot" button
  3. Click the delete button and confirm the action in the confirmation dialog

⚠️ Important Warning — This Action Cannot Be Undone

When you delete a bot, the following is permanently deleted:

  • All bot settings and system prompt
  • All uploaded documents and training content
  • All conversations and message history
  • The embed code stops working immediately

💡 Instead of deleting the bot, you can simply remove the embed code from your website to stop the chat widget from appearing while keeping all data and conversations.

Settings Summary

SettingVisible to VisitorsImpact
Bot Name❌ NoInternal organization only
Description❌ NoPersonal reference
System Prompt❌ No (but affects responses)Defines bot behavior and personality
Language✅ YesDetermines response language
Primary Color✅ YesWidget and button appearance
Welcome Message✅ YesFirst message in conversation
Bubble Message✅ YesText next to the chat button
Bubble Icon✅ YesFloating chat button appearance

✅ Final tip: After changing any setting, test the chat widget in the preview to make sure everything looks as expected before your website visitors see it.