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Create Your First AI Assistant

Follow this guide to build and deploy your first AI assistant with IllumiChat.
1

Sign up for IllumiChat

Visit app.illumichat.com and create your account.Sign up pageFill in your email address and create a secure password.
You’ll receive a confirmation email to verify your account.
2

Log in to your account

Log in to your IllumiChat dashboard.Login pageUse your email and password to access your workspace.
3

Verify your email

After logging in, check your email for a verification link from IllumiChat.Email verificationClick the verification link in the email to activate your account.
If you don’t see the email, check your spam folder.
4

Create your first assistant

Once logged in, click “Create Assistant” and fill in the basic details:Create Assistant
  • Name: Give your assistant a memorable name
  • Description: Describe what your assistant does
  • Personality: Choose how your assistant should behave
Start with a simple, focused assistant. You can always add more features later.
5

Add knowledge to your assistant

Upload documents or add content to give your assistant expertise:
  • Upload PDFs, Word docs, or text files
  • Add website URLs to crawl
  • Create custom knowledge entries
Make sure you have permission to use any content you upload.
6

Test your assistant

Use the built-in chat interface to test your assistant:
  • Ask questions about your uploaded content
  • Test different scenarios and edge cases
  • Refine responses and add more knowledge as needed
Your assistant learns from each interaction, so the more you test, the better it becomes.
7

Deploy your assistant

Choose how to deploy your assistant:
  • Chat Widget: Add to your website
  • API Integration: Connect to your applications
  • Slack/Discord: Deploy to team communication platforms
Your assistant is now live and ready to help users!

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What’s Next?

Now that you have your first assistant running, explore these next steps:

Add MCP Integrations

Connect your assistant to HubSpot, Jira, and other tools using Model Context Protocol.

Advanced Configuration

Learn about advanced settings like response styles, conversation memory, and more.

API Integration

Integrate your assistant into your own applications using our REST API.

Analytics & Insights

Track how your assistant is performing and identify areas for improvement.

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Common Questions

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Need Help?

If you run into any issues during setup, check our troubleshooting guide or contact support.