# How to change bot

Sometimes it may be necessary for you to change your groups active bot. To do this follow the steps below:

## Step 1

On your account dashboard locate the name of the group whose bot you wish to change. Under it you should see your current bot and beside it "(change)", click "(change)":

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## Step 2

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### To change your bot to a personal bot

To change your bot to a personal bot select the option that says "use my Personal bot" (number 2 above), and select your bots name from the drop down list (number 3 above).

*Note: with a personal bot all services are free and you only need to pay for the bot, if you change from a shared bot to a personal bot your group will expire when your bot does.*

### To change your shared bot

To change your shared bot select "use shared SmartBots bot" (number 1 above) and then select the new bot you wish to use from the drop down list (number 3 above).

After you made your selection click "Change Bot".

## Step 3

Review and confirm your selection:

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The bot managing your group has now been changed. Please read additional steps below.

## Additional Steps

No matter which bot you choose you will need to invite it into the group and give it the required abilities.