Basic Settings
Setup > Basic Settings is the first page to configure after installation. It gives HeiChat the minimum information it needs to represent your store correctly and appear on the storefront.
Complete the required setup first
1. Give the bot a name
Choose the display name customers will see in chat.
- Use your brand name or a support persona customers can recognize.
- Keep it simple and trustworthy.
2. Set the store name
This is the business name HeiChat uses when referring to your store.
- If you leave it empty, HeiChat can fall back to the Shopify domain prefix.
- Use your official brand name for a cleaner customer experience.
3. Write a store introduction
This is one of the most useful fields on the page because it gives the AI high-level context before customers ask anything.
Include:
- What you sell
- Who you sell to
- Key product categories
- Important service or policy constraints
A short, structured summary works better than a long marketing paragraph.
4. Enter the customer service supervisor email
Use a monitored mailbox such as support@yourbrand.com.
HeiChat can use this email when:
- A customer needs manual help
- Need Help is triggered
- Smart Tickets escalate a case to your team
5. Wait for product learning
After installation, HeiChat needs time to learn your catalog.
- Typical learning time is around 5 to 20 minutes.
- Do not judge recommendation quality too early if this process is still running.
6. Activate the chat widget
Check the activation state on this page and make sure the widget is enabled in your storefront theme.
If this is not done, customers will not see HeiChat even if every other setting is correct.
Then configure the recommended enhancements
Discount code
Add a reliable code HeiChat can share when customers ask about promotions.
Best for:
- Welcome offers
- Ongoing storewide promotions
- Simple conversion nudges in chat
Lead Capture
Lead Capture asks shoppers to submit contact details before they start chatting.
You can control:
- Which fields to show
- Which fields are required
- Whether the form appears as a full page or drawer
Use this when:
- Email follow-up matters
- You want cleaner lead data
- Klaviyo or CRM sync is part of your workflow
WhatsApp contact entry
If you only want a clickable WhatsApp entry point, you can add your number here.
If you want HeiChat to answer messages inside WhatsApp, set up the full WhatsApp integration later under Integrations.
Knowledge Base usage check
This section helps you see how much knowledge capacity is already in use and whether you need to add or clean up entries.
Upgrade Plan
Use this area to confirm your current plan and decide whether you need more tokens, product capacity, or advanced features before launch.
A practical first-time checklist
- Name the bot and store.
- Add the store introduction and support email.
- Wait for product learning.
- Confirm widget activation.
- Add lead capture and discount code if your workflow depends on them.
- Move to Widget Settings.

