---
title: Getting Started with DatBot.AI - Your Interface Tour
description: Master the DatBot interface in minutes. Learn how to navigate chats, create workflows, and use every feature like a pro.
date: July 30, 2025
author: DatBot Team
category: getting-started
complexity: beginner
reading_time: 8 min read
prerequisites: DatBot.AI account
---

## Welcome to DatBot.AI

DatBot is a new breed of chat interface, optimized for real, repeatable results. Built on dynamic chained workflows and our 'knowledge map' technology to save you time and supercharge your productivity.

## Quick Interface Tour

### 🧭 Left Panel - Navigation & Organization

#### **New Chat & Media Buttons**
At the top of the left panel, you'll find:
- **New Chat** - Start a fresh conversation with any AI model
- **New Media** - Create images, videos, audio, and more

#### **Chat List & Organization**
Your chat history appears here. Pro tip: You can:
- **Create folders** by clicking "Add Chat Folder"
- **Drag and drop** chats into folders for organization
- **Name folders** anything you want (Projects, Clients, Personal, etc.)

#### **Bottom Navigation**
- **Settings (gear icon)** - Customize AI behavior and preferences
- **Account Management** - Manage subscription, add team members, purchase credits
- **Logout** - Sign out when you're done

### 💬 Center Panel - Where the Magic Happens

#### **Chat Container**
This is where your conversations live. Notice the helpful icons that appear on messages:
- **Add to Folder** - Save great prompts for reuse
- **Copy** - Quickly copy AI responses
- **Edit (pencil)** - Edit any message and branch conversations

#### **Chat Input Box**
Your command center! Type your prompts here. Pro features:
- Type `@https://website.com` to automatically scrape and include website content
- Send images directly for instant analysis by clicking the image icon in the chat input box.\
- Use our [knowledge map](/blog/reference-material---how-to-use-it-and-why-it-is-ragtastic) by turning on the knowledge map in your settings (gear icon)

### 🚀 Right Panel - Prompts & Workflows

This is where DatBot really shines! The prompt panel lets you:

#### **Add Prompts**
Click "Add Prompt" to:
- Create reusable prompt templates
- Add dynamic variables with `$variable name`
- Use Magic Prompt to enhance your prompts automatically

#### **Organize with Folders**
- Create folders for different workflows
- Drag prompts to reorder them
- Click the **play button** on any folder to run all prompts as a workflow!

#### **Redeem Codes**
- Enter prompt codes shared by others
- Type "reset" to restore default prompts (won't affect your custom ones)

## Essential Features You'll Love

### 🔄 Version Control for Chats
Edit any message by clicking the pencil icon. DatBot automatically:
- Saves different versions
- Shows version numbers at the bottom
- Lets you navigate between versions with arrows
- Continues conversations from any point

### ⚙️ Instant Settings Changes
All settings apply immediately to future messages:
- Switch models on the fly
- Enable enhanced reasoning for complex tasks
- Adjust temperature for creativity vs. accuracy
- [Learn more about settings](/blog/datbot-settings-explained---the-good-stuff)

### 🎭 Personality & System Prompts
Click the person icon (next to settings) to:
- Set AI personality (professional, casual, pirate mode!)
- Create custom instructions
- Make AI always cite sources
- Have it think step-by-step
- [Explore personality options](/blog/datbot-personality-settings---make-ai-fun-again)

### 📥 Export Your Work
Download any chat as CSV:
- Click the download button (down arrow) in the top right
- Gets the current active version
- Perfect for reports or sharing

## Pro Tips for Power Users

  
  
    💡 Workflow Magic
    Save hours by creating workflow folders. Add related prompts, order them logically, then hit play to run them all automatically!
  

### Quick Wins
1. **Organize early** - Create folders for different projects or clients
2. **Save winning prompts** - When you get a great result, save it as a template
3. **Use variables** - Make prompts reusable with `$client_name` or `$project_type`
4. **Try different models** - Same prompt, different model = surprising results

### Power Moves
- **Chain prompts** in workflows for complex tasks
- **Mix models** - Use GPT-4 for reasoning, Claude for writing, in one workflow
- **Build templates** for repetitive tasks (reports, emails, analysis)
- **Share workflows** with team members using prompt codes

## Common Questions

**Q: How do I switch between AI models?**
A: Click the settings gear, select your model, and it applies to all future messages instantly.

**Q: Can I collaborate with my team?**
A: Yes! Share prompt codes, and on team plans, collaborate directly. [Learn about team features](/blog/how-to-sign-up-for-a-team-plan).

**Q: What's the difference between chat folders and prompt folders?**
A: Chat folders organize your conversation history. Prompt folders create executable workflows.

**Q: How do I use Deep Dive research mode?**
A: Enable it in settings for comprehensive research with 100-200+ sources. [Learn more](/blog/datbot-deep-dive-research-feature).

## What's Next?

Now that you know the interface:

1. **[Create your first prompt template](/docs/getting-started-prompts)** - Learn the prompt system
2. **[Build a workflow](/blog/prompt-workflows-the-first-ai-chat-automation-platform)** - Automate multi-step tasks
3. **[Explore available models](/blog/datbot-list-of-available-models)** - Find the right AI for each task
4. **[Master the settings](/blog/datbot-settings-explained---the-good-stuff)** - Customize your experience

## Need More Help?

- 📧 Email: support@datbot.ai
- 💬 In-app chat for instant help
- 📚 Browse our [complete documentation](/docs)
- 🎥 Video tutorials coming soon!

  
  
    Ready to dive in?
    The best way to learn is by doing. Start with a simple chat, save a prompt, then build your first workflow. You'll be automating like a pro in no time!