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# Add a bot
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By default, anyone can add a bot to a Zulip organization.
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A bot that sends content to or from another product is often called an
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**integration**.
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Organization administrators can also
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[restrict bot creation](/help/restrict-bot-creation). Any bot that is added
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is visible and available for anyone to use.
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## Add a bot
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2018-04-24 19:44:36 +02:00
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{settings_tab|your-bots}
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2. Click **Add a new bot**.
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3. Fill out the fields, and click **Create bot**.
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!!! tip ""
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Our [guide to bots](/help/bots-and-integrations) has more information about
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the various fields.
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Nearly all third-party integrations should use **Incoming webhook**
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as the **bot type**.
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Depending on the type of bot you're creating, you may need to download its
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`.zuliprc` configuration file. For that, click the **download**
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(<i class="icon-vector-download-alt"></i>) icon under the bot's name.
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