# How to Create a New Bot?

Creating a new bot allows you to add a new bot to the system for handling client dialogues through various communication channels.

> **Note:** In the new interface, the main menu item [Process Library](/en/scenariobuilder/how-to/use-process-library.html) is available — you can create a bot via it (context menu "Create process").

## When You'll Need This

- You need to add a new bot for a new project or communication channel.
- You need to create a test bot to verify functionality.
- You need to create a separate bot for a specific client or brand.

## What's Important to Know

- **Bot** — an automated system for handling client dialogues through various channels (Telegram, Viber, WhatsApp, etc.).
- **After creation**, you need to configure the bot's scenario and connect communication channels.
- **Bot status** — after creation, the bot is usually inactive and needs to be activated after configuration.

## Before You Start

- [x] You are logged in with administrator rights.
- [x] You have permission to create bots (`canSave`).

## Step-by-Step Instructions

### 1. Open Bots List

1. Go to **Settings** via the main menu.
2. In the Settings side menu, click **Bots** — the bots list opens (`/settings-page/bots`).

### 2. Open Bot Creation Form

1. In the top part of the page, find the **"Add Bot"** button (icon `+`).
2. Click on it — a modal window or form for creating a bot opens.

### 3. Fill Bot Creation Form

1. In the form, enter:
   - **"Bot Name"** — bot name (for example, "Support Bot", "Sales Bot").
   - **"Description"** — bot description (optional).
   - Other fields (depending on form implementation).
2. Verify the entered data.

### 4. Create Bot

1. Click the **"Create"** or **"Save"** button in the form.
2. Wait for a message about successful bot creation.
3. The bot appears in the bots list.

### 5. Configure Bot (Optional)

1. After creating the bot, you can:
   - Navigate to bot settings (button "Settings").
   - Create a scenario for the bot (click on bot name).
   - Connect communication channels.

## What Happens Next

A new bot is created and added to the system:
- The bot appears in the bots list.
- The bot is usually created in an inactive state.
- You can configure the scenario and communication channels.

## How to Verify Everything Worked

- Check that the new bot appeared in the bots list.
- Check that the bot status is set to "Inactive".
- Try navigating to bot settings and verify that navigation works.

## Related Materials

- [View bots list](/en/settings/how-to/view-bots-list.md)
- [Configure bot](/en/settings/how-to/configure-bot.md)
- [Activate/deactivate bot](/en/settings/how-to/activate-deactivate-bot.md)