# Get Started In this article, we will explain how to integrate a custom chatbot into your channel at [OneTalk by TapTalk.io](https://taptalk.io/onetalk). ### **Step 1: Create a Custom Chatbot** To create a new chatbot, from the Dashboard page, choose **Integration -> Chatbots** and click on **Create Chatbot** button

Choose **Custom Chatbot** from the dropdown in the **Chatbot Type** field

The **Chatbot URL** field will show up, **Chatbot URL** is the webhook endpoint for your chatbot engine to receive a message.

Click the **Save Changes** Button and your newly created chatbot will show up on the **Chatbots** page.

To view the chatbot details, click on the **View** button.

### **Step 2: Connect Chatbot to Channel** To connect a chatbot to your channel, from the Dashboard page, select the channel where the chatbot will be connected to in **Channels** section.

Select your preferred channel, scroll down to the **Chatbot** section and click on the **Set Chatbot** button.

Select our previously created chatbot from the **Chatbot** **Path** dropdown and click on the **Save Changes** button.

Congratulations, your chatbot has been successfully connected to your channel.

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