Getting Started: Deploy Your First AI Agent in 5 Minutes

If you've heard about AI agents but thought they were only for developers, this guide is for you. atbot.run is built around one idea: anyone should be able to run a personal AI agent without touching a single line of code.

Here's how to go from zero to a live agent in under five minutes.

Step 1: Sign in

Head to atbot.run and click "Sign in with Google." We use Google OAuth for authentication — no new password to remember.

Step 2: Create an agent

From your dashboard, click "Create agent" and give it a name. Something like "My Support Bot" or "Personal Assistant" works fine. The name is just for you.

Step 3: Write a system prompt

This is the only thing that makes your agent yours. A system prompt is a set of instructions the AI follows in every conversation. A few examples:

- "You are a friendly customer support agent for a coffee shop. Answer questions about menu items, hours, and location."
- "You are a study buddy who helps me understand difficult concepts by using simple analogies."
- "You are a fitness coach who creates personalized workout plans based on the user's goals."

Step 4: Connect Telegram (optional)

If you want your agent on Telegram, get a bot token from @BotFather (just start a chat and type /newbot). Paste the token into the Channels section on your agent's settings page.

Step 5: Deploy

Click Deploy. Within seconds, your agent's container spins up. You'll see the status change to "running." You can immediately open the built-in Web Chat to test it, or if you connected Telegram, message your bot directly.

That's it. Your agent is now running 24/7, no server management required. You can update the system prompt any time — changes apply instantly without a restart.