Config tab - Advanced agent settings
Response delay, message length, pause triggers and more
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Configure and fine-tune your WhatsApp agent
Make adjustments after sign-up to prepare your agent.
The Config tab controls technical behavior: how long the agent waits before replying, maximum message length, when it pauses automatically, and text triggers that activate or deactivate the bot.
Step-by-step guide - Configure your agent
Open My AI agent, then the Config tab
Config shows technical agent settings. Use it to adjust response timing or control when the bot enters silent mode.
✓ The sections are Response Delay, Message Length and Trigger.
Adjust Response Delay (default: 10 seconds)
The delay is how long the agent waits after receiving a message before replying. A 10-30 second delay creates a more natural typing rhythm. Very short delays of 0-3 seconds may feel robotic.
✓ The slider sets the time in seconds. 'Fast (10s)' is the minimum; 15-30 seconds suits most businesses.
Configure Message Length (default: 300 characters)
Set the maximum length of each reply bubble. Long WhatsApp messages can be tiring to read. For customer service, aim for 200-400 characters; technical replies or tutorials may need up to 800.
✓ The agent splits long replies automatically to respect the configured limit.
Configure Triggers: words that pause or reactivate the bot
Triggers are keywords that control the bot during a conversation. For example, if a customer types 'human' or 'representative', the bot pauses and notifies you. Typing 'bot' in a conversation can reactivate it. Separate triggers with commas.
✓ Saved triggers take effect immediately. Test by sending a trigger word in the simulator.
Click Save to confirm your changes
Unsaved settings are lost when you switch tabs. Confirm them before leaving.
✓ Settings are saved. The agent is now using the new parameters.
Tip: Suggested delays by business type: delivery, 10-15 seconds for quick replies; clinics and law firms, 20-30 seconds for a more natural pace; e-commerce, 15 seconds to balance speed and naturalness.
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