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# Quick Start

*Last updated: May 12, 2026*

Set up your first Aissist workspace and go live safely.

This guide covers the shortest path from setup to live conversations.

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### Create a workspace

[Sign in](https://console.aissist.io/) and create a workspace for one business function.

Add these basics:

* your website
* the main job for the agent
* the support channel you plan to use

Then go to **Workspace → Setting**.

We recommend:

* select a response language or enable **Auto Language**
* give Aissist a name in **Identity** so it can refer to itself naturally

Greeting, escalation, task, and closing behavior can wait.

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Use one workspace per team or workflow, such as support, sales, or a single store.
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### Add global instruction and context

Go to **Workspace → Instruction** and add behavior rules.

Go to **Workspace → Context** and add business facts.

Keep global instructions short. Put detailed scenario handling instructions in sub agents.

Continue with [Tune Aissist Behavior](/tutorial/tune-aissist-behavior.md) for deeper guidance.
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### Add assets

Assets give Aissist the knowledge it uses in replies.

You can connect:

* websites
* web pages
* Google Drive files

See [Turn Assets into AI](/tutorial/turn-assets-into-ai.md).
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### Connect live systems

If you need live data or business actions, add an integration.

Use [Integrations](/integrations.md) to connect systems like Shopify, Supabase, and any RESTful API.

This helps Aissist resolve more issues with live data and real actions.
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### Create sub agents

Use sub agents for distinct workflows, such as order tracking, returns, or booking.

Each sub agent can:

* define trigger scenarios
* add scenario-specific instructions
* use linked assets and actions
* control response or human handoff behavior

See [Create Sub Agents](/tutorial/create-sub-agents.md).
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### Test before going live

Validate behavior before you enable production traffic.

Use:

* [Simulator](/tutorial/simulator.md)
* [Asset Debugger](/tutorial/turn-assets-into-ai/asset-debugger.md)
* [Action Debugger](/integrations/action-debugger.md)

Fix missing knowledge, conflicting content, and weak instructions before rollout.
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### Deploy the gateway

When Aissist is ready, connect it to your support platform.

Use [Deploy Gateway](/tutorial/deploy-gateway.md) to deploy Aissist into your agent platform.
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### Roll out safely

Start with a small number of conversations or tickets each day.

Then:

1. monitor live sessions and collect feedback
2. refine assets, instructions, and sub agents
3. gradually increase traffic as results improve

Use [Streamline with Human Team](/tutorial/streamline-with-human-team.md) to plan handoff and review.