> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://botpress-ak-docs-20-document-updating-variables-from-outsid.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Build, test, and deploy your first AI agent.

It's easy to build an AI agent on Botpress in just a few minutes, regardless of your level of development experience.

By the end of this guide, you'll have a bot that:

* Uses AI to respond to messages
* Aligns with your branding
* Has a unique, shareable link

<Tip>
  Visual learner? Check out our [platform walkthrough on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41U-ofr7MxE).
</Tip>

## Step 1: Build your bot

<Steps>
  <Step>[Sign up for Botpress](https://sso.botpress.cloud/login).</Step>
  <Step>Select either **Start building** or **Build my agent**.</Step>
  <Step>Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your first bot. We'll take care of everything for you, and your AI agent will be ready to test and deploy within minutes.</Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If you'd prefer to set your bot up from scratch, hit **Skip** and head over to the [tutorial](/tutorial/introduction)—we'll show you how to start building with Botpress Studio.
</Note>

## Step 2: Fine-tune your bot (Optional)

After completing the setup process, we'll show you a preview of your bot, trained on your sources and styled to match to your brand. Try chatting with your bot—you may want to keep it as-is!

If you need to fine-tune anything, check out the resources below:

### Appearance and style

The preview we show you is built using [Webchat](/webchat/get-started/introduction), Botpress' custom front-end. If you want to customize your bot's appearance and style, you can configure its Webchat settings:

<Card title="Edit appearance" icon="paintbrush" horizontal href="/webchat/get-started/configure-your-webchat">
  Configure and style your bot
</Card>

### Behaviour

After completing the setup process, you might realize you need to fine-tune your bot's behaviour. Maybe you forgot to provide a certain knowledge source, or want to tweak its instructions.

You can do this with [Botpress Studio](/studio/introduction), our agent-building platform. Check out Studio concepts to learn more about them, or start from scratch with the tutorial:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Studio concepts" icon="share-2" horizontal href="/studio/introduction">
    Find information about concepts from Botpress Studio
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tutorial" icon="chef-hat" horizontal href="/tutorial/introduction">
    Learn the basics of Botpress Studio by building a bot
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Step 3: Deploy your bot

When you're ready to deploy your bot, select one of the options below:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Add to your website" icon="message-square" href="/webchat/get-started/introduction">
    Use Webchat to embed your bot on your website
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrate with a channel" icon="plug" href="/integrations/get-started/introduction">
    Integrate your bot with another channel or external service
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Check>
  You just built and deployed your first bot with Botpress!
</Check>