Quick Start Guide
Create your first AI chatbot in under 5 minutes with this step-by-step guide.
5 min read
Updated 2025-01-10
Overview
This guide will walk you through creating your first chatbot on OrcaHive. By the end, you'll have a fully functional AI chatbot ready to deploy on your website.
5 Minutes Setup
Get your chatbot up and running in just 5 minutes with our streamlined process.
No Coding Required
Simple point-and-click interface. No technical knowledge needed.
Instant Deployment
Deploy to your website immediately with a simple code snippet.
Estimated Time
This tutorial takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Step 1: Create Your Account
If you haven't already, sign up for a free OrcaHive account:
- Visit orcahive.io/signup
- Enter your email and create a password
- Verify your email address
- Complete your profile
Step 2: Create Your First Bot
Once logged in, create your first chatbot:
- Click the "Create Chatbot" button on your dashboard
- Give your bot a name (e.g., "Customer Support Bot")
- Choose a language (default is English)
- Click "Create Bot"
You can create multiple chatbots on paid plans. Free accounts are limited to one chatbot.
Step 3: Train Your Bot
Now it's time to teach your bot about your business:
- Navigate to the "Training" tab
- Upload documents (PDF, TXT, DOCX) or paste text directly
- Click "Train Bot" to process your content
- Wait for training to complete (usually 1-2 minutes)
File Size Limits
Free accounts can upload up to 10MB of training data. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited uploads.
Step 4: Test Your Bot
Before deploying, test your chatbot:
- Go to the "Test" tab
- Start a conversation with your bot
- Ask questions related to your training data
- Refine responses if needed
Step 5: Deploy to Your Website
Finally, add your chatbot to your website:
- Navigate to the "Deploy" tab
- Copy the provided embed code
- Paste it before the closing
</body>tag on your website - Save and publish your changes
index.html
html
<!-- Add this before closing </body> tag -->
<script>
(function(w,d,s,o,f,js,fjs){
w['OrcaHiveWidget']=o;w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };
js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
}(window, document, 'script', 'orcahive', 'https://orcahive.io/widget.js'));
orcahive('init', {
botId: 'your-bot-id-here',
position: 'bottom-right'
});
</script>Congratulations!
Your chatbot is now live! Visit your website to see it in action.
Next Steps
Now that your bot is live, explore these topics: