# Creating a Zapbot

> Learn the basic principles of Zapbot by understanding how to create your first chatbot.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/zapbot/getting-started/overview

The best way to understand the basic principles of Zapbot is by exploring the editor and trying out the different blocks available.

*Video tutorial available in the Zapbot dashboard*

## Getting Started

1. **Create a new bot** - Start by creating a new zapbot from your dashboard
2. **Add blocks** - Drag and drop blocks from the sidebar to build your conversation flow
3. **Connect blocks** - Link blocks together to create the conversation path
4. **Test your bot** - Use the preview mode to test your bot before publishing
5. **Publish** - When ready, publish your bot to make it available to users