Create an AI-Powered Chatbot using OpenAI and ManyChat: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Obtain OpenAI API Key

1. Sign up for the OpenAI platform.

2. After signing in click "View API Keys" and create your OpenAI API Key.

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Step 2: Create ManyChat Account

1. Create a ManyChat Account.

2. Connect your Facebook and Instagram accounts to ManyChat.

Step 3: Create Custom Text Field

1. Go to "Settings" and click "Fields" under the Automation Section in your ManyChat Account.

2. Create a new custom text field named "chatGPT-Response."

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Step 4: Connect ChatGPT Account

1. Under "Settings" click "Integrations" and add your "ChatGPT API Secret" from Step 1.

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Step 5: Start New Automation

1. Begin creating a new automation in ManyChat by clicking the Automation tab then clicking "New Flow" and then click "Start From Scratch".

Step 6: Add Trigger

1. Add a trigger and select "Instagram Keyword."

Step 6: Set Keywords

1. Set the keywords as follows: who, what, why, when, where, how, do, should, can, which.

2. Click "Create"

Step 7:  Add Action

1. Add "ChatGPT Action"
2. Configure "ChatGPT Action"

Step 8: Add Next Step

1. Select Instagram
2. Send Message Back to user

Step 9: Publish the Automation

1. Publish the completed automation.

Step 10: Test and Preview

1. Test and Preview

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