# Creating a new bot

#### **Create a new bot** 

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
To create a new bot, simply click **'Add new'.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Continue through the sequence and choose which venue you would like to add your bot to. You have the option to search for your restaurant or choose from the list provided below.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Note the two options available for bots:

* AI agent for restaurants (most common)
* Reservation agent

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
The final step will be to decide whether you would like to create your bot from scratch or clone it.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
If you choose to clone a bot, choose a previously made bot to copy and click **Clone Bot**.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Otherwise, you can create your bot **From scratch**, which offers a higher level of customization and feature control.

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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