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How to install an AI chatbot on WordPress

This guide walks through the fastest way to add Aube AI to a WordPress site. The setup does not require theme edits or custom code.

Aube AI WordPress dashboard login page for setting up the chatbot
Aube AI WordPress dashboard login page for setting up the chatbot

Setup checklist

  • Plugin is installed and activated
  • Widget token is saved in WordPress
  • WooCommerce REST API keys are created if you need product or order sync
  • Knowledge base has your key policies and FAQs
  • Widget appears on the public site
  • Test conversation appears in the Aube AI dashboard
1

Create your Aube AI WordPress account

Open the WordPress signup page, create an account, and keep the dashboard open. The dashboard is where you manage the widget, knowledge base, conversations, and billing.

Aube AI WordPress dashboard login page for creating or accessing an account
Aube AI WordPress dashboard login page for creating or accessing an account
2

Download and upload the plugin

Download the Aube AI plugin ZIP, then go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin. Choose the ZIP file without unzipping it, install it, and click Activate Plugin when WordPress finishes.

WordPress Add Plugins screen showing the Upload Plugin form for the Aube AI ZIP file
WordPress Add Plugins screen showing the Upload Plugin form for the Aube AI ZIP file
3

Connect the plugin to your dashboard

In WordPress Admin, open Aube AI from the left sidebar. Paste the widget token from your Aube AI dashboard into the Widget Token field, then click Save Settings so the site can load your chat widget. You can also open this screen directly at /wp-admin/admin.php?page=aube-ai.

WordPress admin sidebar with the Aube AI menu selected and the widget token field highlighted
WordPress admin sidebar with the Aube AI menu selected and the widget token field highlighted
4

Optional: generate WooCommerce API keys

If you installed the plugin manually and want Aube AI to sync WooCommerce products, orders, and store content, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced > REST API keys and click Add key. Create a key for the admin user and choose Read permissions for catalog and order lookup.

WooCommerce Advanced settings screen with the REST API Add key button highlighted
WooCommerce Advanced settings screen with the REST API Add key button highlighted
5

Copy the WooCommerce key and secret

After WooCommerce generates the API key, copy the consumer key and consumer secret immediately. The secret is only shown once, so paste both values into the WooCommerce connection screen in the Aube AI dashboard before leaving the page.

WooCommerce API key details screen with the consumer key and secret blurred
WooCommerce API key details screen with the consumer key and secret blurred
6

Add your store knowledge

Add FAQs, shipping rules, return policies, sizing details, and product guidance in the Aube AI knowledge base. The chatbot uses this content when answering customers.

Aube AI knowledge base editor for adding policies, FAQs, and store instructions
Aube AI knowledge base editor for adding policies, FAQs, and store instructions
7

Test the widget as a customer

Open your WordPress site in an incognito window and ask a few common questions. Check that the widget appears, answers in the expected tone, and escalates uncertain questions.

Published Aube AI chat widget answering customer questions on a storefront
Published Aube AI chat widget answering customer questions on a storefront

Ready to publish the chatbot?

Create your Aube AI account, connect your store, and test your first customer conversation from the dashboard.

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