# Inviting bot to the group, viewer V1

*(These instructions relate to SL V1 viewer, and all third-party viewers based on v1, e.g. Singularity, Firestorm. For v3 viewer help [click here](/doc/a8114518-9067-446a-b425-3420d457137c))*

To utilize most SmartBots features you have to invite the bot to join your group first.

## Invite bot to your group

To invite your bot into your group:


1. Open the group profile:

   ![](https://nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/smartbots-docs/uploads/20adbcf8-a916-46eb-b77b-ad6944665550/c0fc3846-dda5-4787-99a9-7b5a0adf6c8c/Group_Profile.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=DO801JV4MUMY3YAEJCWC%2F20261113%2Fnyc3%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261113T140000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=8c5967ac55bcb68dfc14a5cb2d9abd2d2a5e6e867d998fa388620b837746f266&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =400x479")

* A) Select "Members & Roles" tab.
* B) Select "Members"
* C) Select "Invite new member"

2\. Group Invitation panel opens, select open resident chooser:

 ![](https://nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/smartbots-docs/uploads/20adbcf8-a916-46eb-b77b-ad6944665550/af3af453-5c9f-4468-9e7e-b8588d3f322d/Open_Resident_Chooser.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=DO801JV4MUMY3YAEJCWC%2F20261113%2Fnyc3%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261113T140000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=11148737c8e7551868702ffaf1bad4cc52f658f10884e662780a6e58e3b0d394&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =200x369")

3\. Copy and paste the name of the bot and click find, then highlight the name and click "select":

 ![](https://nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/smartbots-docs/uploads/20adbcf8-a916-46eb-b77b-ad6944665550/32b7a6a0-b95b-4a72-84be-0a3a25fba8e1/Search_for_bot.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=DO801JV4MUMY3YAEJCWC%2F20261113%2Fnyc3%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261113T140000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=a05a3f636e8308b801af617d274591ac68b768019eed70fd3fea686bbd871647&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =400x287")

4\. Select the role you wish to invite the bot to and click "Send Invitations":

 ![](https://nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/smartbots-docs/uploads/20adbcf8-a916-46eb-b77b-ad6944665550/ce5d567f-d9ed-4fa1-b6fd-edab6a2aea2d/Send_invite.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Content-Sha256=UNSIGNED-PAYLOAD&X-Amz-Credential=DO801JV4MUMY3YAEJCWC%2F20261113%2Fnyc3%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20261113T140000Z&X-Amz-Expires=86400&X-Amz-Signature=c7683cfb7f50c49c39c1cf90a2f1e7e81ed90f6a7087a6513d14d143e066d436&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&x-amz-checksum-mode=ENABLED&x-id=GetObject " =200x364")

The Bot will accept your invitation automatically as long as the group is free to join.

***Note: For personal bots "Accept Group" must be enabled on the [Personal Bot HUD](/doc/18713b02-f537-4872-a362-9e117d23ccb1).***

## Need more help?

If you experience any troubles, [contact our managers](http://www.smartbots2life.com/en/contacts.html) in-world. They will guide you through the setup process.