Getting Started with WooAI Chatbot Pro
WooAI Chatbot Pro is an intelligent AI-powered assistant for your WooCommerce store. This guide will walk you through the installation, configuration, and help you get your chatbot up and running in minutes.
Make sure you have administrator access to your WordPress site and your WooCommerce store is properly configured with products.
System Requirements
Before installing WooAI Chatbot Pro, ensure your server meets the following requirements:
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress Version | 6.6+ | 6.9+ | Required |
| WooCommerce Version | 8.0+ | 9.0+ | Required |
| PHP Version | 8.1+ | 8.2+ | Required |
| MySQL Version | 5.7+ | 8.0+ | Required |
| PHP Memory Limit | 128MB | 256MB+ | Recommended |
| SSL Certificate | - | Active | Recommended |
API Requirements
The chatbot requires at least one AI provider API key. Supported providers:
- Google Gemini (Recommended) - Get your API key from Google AI Studio
- OpenAI - Get your API key from OpenAI Platform
- Anthropic Claude - Get your API key from Anthropic Console
Google Gemini offers a generous free tier perfect for getting started. You can always upgrade or switch providers later.
Installation
Follow these steps to install WooAI Chatbot Pro on your WordPress site:
Download the latest version of WooAI Chatbot Pro from your purchase confirmation email or account dashboard. The file will be named woo-ai-chatbot-pro.zip.
Navigate to Plugins â Add New â Upload Plugin in your WordPress admin panel. Click "Choose File", select the downloaded ZIP file, then click "Install Now".
After installation completes, click the "Activate Plugin" button. You'll be redirected to the plugin's welcome screen.
Once activated, you'll see a new "AI Chatbot" menu item in your WordPress admin sidebar. Click on it to access the plugin dashboard.
If you encounter any errors during installation, ensure that WooCommerce is installed and activated before installing WooAI Chatbot Pro.
License Activation
After installation, you need to activate your license to unlock all features and receive updates.
Navigate to AI Chatbot â License & Updates in your WordPress admin menu.
Enter the license key you received in your purchase confirmation email. The key format is: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
Click "Activate License". Upon successful activation, you'll see a green "License Active" badge with your license details including the plan type and expiration date.
License Plans
| Plan | Sites | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 1 Site | Basic AI chat, Product search, Analytics |
| Pro | 3 Sites | All Starter features + Playbooks, RAG Search, Multiple AI providers |
| Agency | Unlimited | All Pro features + White-label, Priority support |
Initial Setup
After activating your license, complete these initial configuration steps:
1. Configure Your AI Provider
The most important step is connecting an AI provider. Navigate to AI Chatbot â AI Providers and configure at least one provider with your API key. We recommend starting with Google Gemini for the best balance of performance and cost.
2. Review Default Settings
Visit AI Chatbot â Appearance to customize how the chat widget looks on your store. You can adjust colors to match your brand, set the widget position, and customize the welcome message.
3. Test the Chatbot
Open your store's frontend in a new browser tab. You should see the chat widget icon in the corner of the screen. Click it to start a test conversation and verify everything is working correctly.
Your WooAI Chatbot is now installed and ready to assist your customers. Continue to the next section to learn about the Dashboard and monitor your chatbot's performance.