Installation

🚀Getting AI BotKit Up and Running

Welcome to AI BotKit! Let's get your intelligent chatbot installed and ready to amaze your website visitors. Think of this as setting up your new digital assistant - we'll make sure everything is perfect!

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✅ Prerequisites - What You Need Before Starting

Before installing AI BotKit, make sure your website meets these requirements.

WordPress Requirements

• WordPress 5.8 or higher

  • Why? We use modern WordPress features for the best performance

  • How to check: Go to your WordPress admin → Dashboard → At a Glance

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Server Requirements

• PHP 7.4 or higher

  • Why? AI BotKit uses advanced PHP features for speed and security

  • How to check: Ask your hosting provider or use a plugin like "WP Server Info"( image here)

• MySQL 5.6 or higher

  • Why? We need modern database features to store conversations and analytics

  • How to check: Contact your hosting provider for database version

Security Requirements

• SSL Certificate (HTTPS) 🛡️

  • Why? AI providers require secure connections for API communication

  • How to check: Your website URL should start with https:// (not http://)

  • Don't have SSL? Most hosting providers offer free SSL certificates!

💡 Quick Prerequisites Check

✅ All Good? You should see:

• WordPress admin shows version 5.8+

• Your website URL starts with https://

• No PHP errors in your error logs

❌ Need Help? Contact your hosting provider to upgrade:

• WordPress version

• PHP version

• MySQL version

• SSL certificate installation

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🎯 Best Practices for Installation

✅ Before Installing:

• Backup your website - always backup before installing new plugins

• Test on staging site - if you have one available

• Check server resources - ensure adequate memory and storage

• Verify SSL certificate - test HTTPS functionality

✅ During Installation:

• Allow sufficient time - don't rush the process

• Stable internet connection - avoid interruptions

• Watch for error messages - address issues immediately

• Avoid browser switching - complete installation in one session

✅ After Installation:

• Test thoroughly - verify all functionality works

• Monitor performance - check site speed impact

• Configure backups - include plugin data in backups

• Plan for updates - keep plugin updated for security

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