# Create a Chatbot

## Step 1: Create a Chatbot

Go to [YCloud ](https://www.ycloud.com/console/#/entry/login)> ChatBot, Click "Create Chatbot" and select the type of chatbot you want to  create. Then set up the basic configuration for the ChatBot:

The configuration may vary depending on the type of chatbot you choose. Please refer to specific help doc for different types of agents.

[AI Agent](https://helpdocs.ycloud.com/help-center/chatbot/reactive-ai-agent)

[Rule-based Agent](https://helpdocs.ycloud.com/help-center/chatbot/rule-based-agent)

## Step 2: Configure the Chatbot to Take Over a WhatsApp Number

{% hint style="info" %}
It is recommended to configure this step after completing the configuration of the Chatbot
{% endhint %}

Operation path: Enter WhatsApp accounts > Settings > Assignment

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In priority 3 assign to, choose Chatbot and then in the second blank choose the Chatbot you want to assign to.

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## Copy a Chatbot

For the Chatbot copy function, click the \[Copy] button on the right side of the Chatbot you want to copy

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Fill in the configuration such as the name for the copied Chatbot in the pop-up window. Specific configuration may vary depending on the type of Chatbot you are copying.

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