> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://watermelon.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create your Agent

> The first step in Watermelon is to create your AI Agent. After creating the Agent, you can start its training.

<Tip>
  Want to get started right away? Try building your first Agent using one of our [ready-made templates](/help-center/build-your-agent/start-with-a-template).
</Tip>

## Create your Agent

If you want to start with a blank canvas, you can create your Agent with the easy steps below.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Agent">
    Go to **Agents** in the left-hand menu and click on the big green button: **Create new AI Agent**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-create.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=5253e4cb96252b135ad3aa702a7cec52" alt="Create Agent Create" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-create.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add an avatar">
    Add an avatar to personalize your Agent by clicking **the avatar icon**. The avatar is shown in the Chat Widget and will be visible for customers that interact with your agent.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-avatar.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=4a8166b14365f44698280973dfb6fd46" alt="Create Agent Avatar" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-avatar.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a banner">
    Add a banner by clicking **the banner icon**. The banner helps you to identify your Agent in your account. This banner won't be visible for customers who interact with your Agent.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-banner.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=ac585427c18347af25157b58e85afd7e" alt="Create Agent Banner" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-banner.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name your Agent">
    Give the Agent a name in the Name field. This name will also show in your Chat Widget.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-name.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=0bc47ad4e063a4b51c312ca6ecedad49" alt="Create Agent Name" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-name.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose AI Model">
    Select the desired AI model for your AI Agent in the dropdown. Find more information about the different models [here](/help-center/get-started/choose-your-ai-model).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-model.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=8232c13c87fb1c2235fd0ef02a517955" alt="Create Agent Model" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-model.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the personality">
    Complete the personality of your Agent so it speaks in your preffered style. Find more information on writing your personality [here](/help-center/build-your-agent/write-agent-personality).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-personality.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=74b11845b30c0772888d0bdc2780025e" alt="Create Agent Personality" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-personality.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add company information">
    Add information about your company so the Agent knows for which company it works.

    In the 'Your company' section, add a short, clear description of your business. You can simply use text from your website’s “About Us” page.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-company.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=986e5294dd189285f252223b4d559a9f" alt="Create Agent Company" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-company.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add guardrails">
    Add guardrails to your Agent. Find more information on setting guardrails [here](/help-center/features/setting-guardrails).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-guardrails.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=1bbac7742ed72594328686551ca12105" alt="Create Agent Guardrails" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-guardrails.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your channels">
    Connect the Agent to your desired channels. By ticking the box of the desired channel. If your preffered channel is not showing, add the Channel under **Integrations**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-channels.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=af47330b6c1ed58e22772eae255de7bf" alt="Create Agent Channels" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-channels.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the Agent">
    Select the **Create** button to create your Agent.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/watermelon/SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t/images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-save.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=SlzJS8jV6FKmP50t&q=85&s=b416e14954c7a7091c1952f8653661e4" alt="Create Agent Save" width="2922" height="1390" data-path="images/build-your-agent/create-your-agent/create-agent-save.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  You’ve now created your Agent and can start building the rest of your Agent.
</Check>
