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Quick Start Guide

Get your AI agent up and running in minutes. Follow this step-by-step guide to create, train, and deploy your first echowin agent.

Before You Begin

echowin Account

Sign up at echo.win if you haven't already

Paid Plan (for phone numbers)

Upgrade your account to get phone number access

1

Create Your Agent

Start by creating a new AI agent. If you've already created one during onboarding, you can skip to the next step.

  1. 1Navigate to the Agents section in your dashboard
  2. 2Click the "New Agent" button to create a new agent
  3. 3Enter a name, select language and timezone
  4. 4Click "Create Agent" to proceed

Agent Setup Wizard

Step 1 of 3
Customer Support Agent
English (US)
America/New_York

Agent Instructions

You are a friendly and professional customer support agent for [Company Name]. Your goal is to help customers with their inquiries while maintaining a warm and helpful tone. Always be polite, patient, and solution-oriented. When answering questions: - Be concise but thorough - Use the customer's name when provided - Offer to help with additional questions - If you don't know something, offer to connect them with someone who can help

Tip: Write instructions as if you're training a new employee. Be specific about your business, products, and how to handle common scenarios.

2

Train Your Agent

Write instructions in plain English - no coding required. Your AI agent has advanced reasoning capabilities and will understand context and nuance.

General Instructions

Define how your agent behaves, responds, and represents your brand

Read the complete instructions guide →

Knowledge Base

Upload documents, FAQs, and product info for accurate responses

Learn about knowledge management →

Enable Tools

Add capabilities like sending SMS, emails, or scheduling appointments

Explore available tools →
3

Test Your Agent

Before going live, test your agent to ensure it responds correctly. Use the built-in chat interface to have a conversation, or jump into the voice test environment to hear exactly how your agent will sound on a real phone call.

Chat Test Interface

Agent Online

Hello! Thank you for calling. How can I assist you today?

Hi, I'd like to get a quote for a kitchen remodel.

I'd be happy to help you with a kitchen remodel quote! May I have your name and the location of the project?

4

Deploy Your Agent

Your agent is ready! Now deploy it to start handling real conversations across different channels.

Deploy to Channels

Choose where your agent will be available

Phone Calls

Handle inbound & outbound calls

Active

Web Chat

Embed on your website

WhatsApp

Deploy as WhatsApp agent

Phone Number Setup

To receive phone calls, you'll need to connect a phone number:

  1. 1. Go to the "Deployment" tab and click "Connect" on the Phone Calls channel
  2. 2. Open the Numbers section and click "Add Number"
  3. 3. Choose a local number or port your existing number
  4. 4. Assign the number to your agent

Congratulations!

Your AI agent is now live and ready to handle calls. Dial your assigned number to experience your agent in action!