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

# Get Up and Running with Egentify in Under 5 Minutes

> Connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store to Egentify and have a live AI support agent answering customer questions on your storefront in minutes.

Follow the steps below to go from zero to a live AI support agent on your storefront in about five minutes. By the end, your customers will see an Egentify chat widget and your AI agent will be ready to handle questions, look up orders, and escalate to your team when needed. Choose your platform to get started.

**Shopify**

**1. Install the Egentify app**

Open [Egentify on the Shopify App Store](https://apps.shopify.com/search?q=egentify), click **Install**, and accept the requested permissions. Shopify will redirect you back to your admin once the installation is complete.

**2. Connect your Egentify store**

In your Shopify Admin, open the **Egentify** app. Click **Connect to Egentify** to link the app to your Egentify store at [egentify.com](https://egentify.com). If you don't have an account yet, you'll be prompted to create one for free.

**3. Enable the chat widget**

In your Shopify Admin, go to **Online Store > Themes**, click **Customize**, then open **App Embeds**. Toggle on **Chat widget** to embed it in your theme. Click **Save** to publish the change.

**4. Configure your agent (optional)**

In the Egentify app's **Settings** tab, set your **Assistant Name** on the **General** tab, and customize the welcome message and starter buttons customers see when they open the chat. Changes take effect immediately.

**5. Verify on your storefront**

Visit your live storefront. The chat widget appears in the bottom-right corner. Send a test message to confirm your AI agent is responding.

**WooCommerce**

**1. Install the plugin**

In your WordPress admin, go to **Plugins > Add Plugin** and search for **Egentify**. It is listed as **AI Chatbot & Helpdesk Agent for WooCommerce by Egentify**. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**. An **Egentify** item appears in your WordPress sidebar.

**2. Connect to Egentify**

Open **Egentify** in the WordPress sidebar and click **Connect to Egentify**. You'll be redirected to [egentify.com](https://egentify.com) to authorize the connection. Everything is set up automatically, with no manual configuration needed.

**3. Widget goes live automatically**

Once connected, the chat widget is automatically added to your storefront. No theme edits required.

**4. Configure appearance (optional)**

Open **Egentify** in your WordPress sidebar and scroll to **Widget Settings** to customize the primary color, launcher position, welcome message, and starter buttons.

**5. Verify on your storefront**

Visit your live storefront. The chat widget appears immediately. Send a test message to confirm your AI agent is live and responding.

> [!NOTE]
>
> The Free plan includes 50 AI conversations per month and no credit card is required. You can upgrade at any time from the **Billing** section of your [Egentify dashboard](https://egentify.com).

## Next steps

> **[How It Works](https://egentify.com/docs/get-started/how-it-works.md)**
>
> Learn how Egentify's live-query architecture keeps your AI agent accurate.

> **[Chat Widget](https://egentify.com/docs/agent/chat-widget.md)**
>
> Customize the widget's appearance, behavior, and embed options.

> **[Agent Capabilities](https://egentify.com/docs/agent/capabilities.md)**
>
> Explore everything the AI agent can look up and act on in your store.


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