Configuration Overview

This guide covers all available settings for customizing your ChatNexus chatbot.

Dashboard Configuration

Your ChatNexus dashboard provides centralized access to all chatbot configuration options. Each section is accessible from the left sidebar.

Settings Overview

Settings are organized into focused panels, each controlling a specific aspect of your chatbot:

SettingWhat it controls
GeneralBot name, logo, welcome message, online status
ThemeColors, fonts, layout, icons, window position
PromptTemperature, top-K, max tokens, RAG configuration
MemoryConversation history retention, memory type
InstructionsSystem prompt, personality, custom rules
TokensToken budgets and embedding limits
LimitsMessage caps, session duration, cooldown periods
LLMModel selection (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini), API keys

Best Practices

Performance

  • Keep temperature between 0.2–0.7 for balanced responses
  • Set reasonable message limits to prevent abuse
  • Configure memory retention based on your use case

User Experience

  • Write clear, welcoming introduction messages
  • Set appropriate session durations
  • Maintain consistent branding across the chat widget
  • Test changes before deploying to production

Security

  • Use your own API keys in production
  • Review data retention policies regularly
  • Configure rate limits to prevent abuse