.BOT Frequently Asked Questions
Chatbot and Botkit Overview
What is a chatbot?
A chatbot (or bot) is a conversational software program designed to chat with humans via voice or text.
Chatbots can be deployed in a variety of channels including popular voice and messaging platforms. The use cases are virtually endless, from automating common customer service queries, to providing touch points along the customer journey, to optimizing internal IT processes, to learning applications like language and enterprise soft skills, to games, toys, entertainment, and more.
What is a Botkit (or a Bot Builder)?
Pandorabots
Build intelligent conversational agents on the leading platform
They offer an online web service for building and deploying chatbots. Over 300,000 chatbots have been built on the Pandorabots platform to date. Our goal is to provide the tools you need to let your imagination and your bots run wild! We also provide Professional Services including custom chatbot development for top global brands and larger enterprises, but this documentation should contain all the resources you need to build your own DIY bot.
https://home.pandorabots.com/home.html
Dialogflow
Build natural and rich conversational experiences
Powered by Google’s machine learning and built on Google infrastructure, Dialogflow lets you give users new ways to interact with your product by building engaging voice and text-based conversational interfaces, such as voice apps and chatbots, powered by AI. Connect with users on your website, mobile app, the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Facebook Messenger, and other popular platforms and devices.
https://dialogflow.com/
Amazon Lex
Conversational interfaces for your applications powered by the same deep learning technologies as Alexa
Amazon Lex is a service for building conversational interfaces into any application using voice and text. Amazon Lex provides the advanced deep learning functionalities of automatic speech recognition (ASR) for converting speech to text, and natural language understanding (NLU) to recognize the intent of the text, to enable you to build applications with highly engaging user experiences and lifelike conversational interactions. With Amazon Lex, the same deep learning technologies that power Amazon Alexa are now available to any developer, enabling you to quickly and easily build sophisticated, natural language, conversational bots (“chatbots”).
https://aws.amazon.com/lex/
Gupshup
Microsoft Bot Framework
Build a great conversationalist.
Build, connect, deploy, and manage intelligent bots to naturally interact with your users on a website, app, Cortana, Microsoft Teams, Skype, Slack, Facebook Messenger, and more. Get started quick with a complete bot building environment, all while only paying for what you use.
Dialogflow
- Log in to Dialogflow
- Go to Console
- On the left-hand side of the screen “Create New Agent”
- Name the agent the same as your bot name and click “Create”
- Your agent will now show up on the left-hand side of the screen
- Click on the wheel next to your created agent
- Copy the Client Access Token.
- Your .bot name does not have to match your Agent name to register a .bot
- You do not have to deploy your agent to validate a .bot domain name
- Sign in to Pandorabots
- You can add a free account, but in order to deploy you must add a credit card
- On the left-hand side of the screen click the + (plus) sign to add a bot
- Name the bot and click “Create Bot”
- Go to the top right of the page with the person icon and clck
- Click on the “Account Page” in the drop-down
- On the API Settings tab you should see your bot
- On the right of the bot name, click on the “Deploy” button
- Copy User Key. and Application ID
- Sign in to Amazon Lex
- Create an AWS Cross Account Role so that we can call your bot.
- The role should be usable by our AWS account with the ID “545643940769”.
- When creating the role make sure to require an external ID and set it to “amzn1.account.AE7P3TXLX56JWND3JMQXBMQPTNHQ”.
- Once you have created your AWS Cross Account Role copy the ARN.
BOT Domain Registration Info
- Why do I need to validate with a botkit or bot builder?
Amazon Registry wants to make sure that .bot domains are used for the bot community. In order to ensure this, they have added botkit verification to their registration process.
- How many domain names can I register?
There is no limit to how many domain names you can register. However, you do need separate validation with a bot for each domain.
- Can I get one now?
If you qualify for the Community phases, you can register today!
- What is General Availability
In General Availability, domain names can be registered on a “first come, first served” basis, unless the names are reserved, blocked, or premium names. You do not need a corresponding trademark to register .BOT domains at this point.
- Why EnCirca?
EnCirca was formed in 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts. As the leading ICANN Registrar for domain extensions intended for regulated industries, including: .BANK, .PHARMACY, .REALTOR, .TRAVEL, and .COOP, EnCirca is one of the few ICANN Registrars that have been SOC-2 certified for cyber-security practices. Value-add services include secure DNS, secure web forwarding, premium DNS hosting, TLS digital certificates, email authentication and secure website hosting.
- Why are some names premium?
A Premium Domain Name is a high value web address that has been reserved by the .boston Registry. These include popular keywords and generic terms that are highly searched for and/or brandable marketing terms and call-to-action phrases that create and drive web traffic.
- What other policies should I be aware of?
* Whois Privacy is not allowed
* Some names may be premium cost
* The .BOT Registry has reserved some names, which will not be available.
Encirca is a full-service registrar.
We support your domain needs from start to finish.
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Contact Us NowDomain Registration FAQ
- How do I buy a domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- What registration terms are allowed for domains?You can register your domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years.
- How long does it take to register my domain?Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly.
- How do I use web hosting for my website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I use my domain name for email?EnCirca’s web hosting packages also offer email for up to as many mailboxes as you want. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I encrypt my domain name?Domain name encryption can come in many forms. As one of the most secure domain name registrars, EnCirca offers multiple levels of cybersecurity for your domain names. From SSL Certificate encryption, Secure DNS, and Secure Web Hosting to multi-factor authentication and domain name registrar locks, EnCirca has you covered. Visit Here to view our entire selection of cybersecurity tools for you domain name.
Handshake Domain FAQ
- How do I buy a Handshake domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired Handshake domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the Handshake domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- How can I see my Handshake domain name?Handshake domains do not resolve on regular DNS sites. For example, in order to see encirca.txt, you must add it with a trailing slash and a DNS resolver.
- How can I access my Handshake domain names since they don’t resolve on traditional DNS?
There are many internet browsers that support Handshake domains such as Opera and various Chrome plugins.
Please visit Access Handshake names for more options on how to view your Handshake domains
NextDNS is one of the most popular methods for accessing Handshake domain names. Install NextDNS. You can click “try it now” on nextdns.io to connect your device and resolve Handshake domains. Scroll to the Setup Guide at NextDNS to select the option for your device, confirm with the green button at the top of the page, and then go to the “settings” tab to “resolve Handshake domains.”
Install the Resolvr add-on to view Handshake names directly in the search bar of your Firefox browser.
Try searching your site with the HNS.to gateway, which allows you to access Handshake names without downloading software or modifying your DNS settings. You may also conduct searches directly by prefixing Handshake domains with “hns.to/,” such as “hns.to/welcome.nb/.”
- How long does it take to register my Handshake domain?You can register your Handshake domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years. Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly. If there is an issue, our support team will email you.
- How do I use web hosting for my Handshake domain website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I use my Handshake domain name for email?Unfortunately, Handshake domains can’t use traditional email.
Blockchain FAQs
- How will I be able to view a blockchain website?
You will need to use a mirroring service, a browser extension or a browser that supports blockchain domains. Brave is one that supports blockchain domains natively. - Will I be able to search for and find blockchain domain websites on Google or other search engines?Major search engines do not currently index blockchain domain websites. For now, you will be able to search for them at unstoppabledomains.com, on partner applications that integrate our search bar, or on blockchain apps that index blockchain domain websites.
- Are blockchain domains part of ICANN / traditional DNS?No. Blockchain domains are what’s called alternate roots. They are not part of the current DNS.
- Will there be some sort of ‘whois’ record with my personal information associated to my domain?Not by default. Sharing ‘whois’ information is opt in i.e. something that you can choose to do if you want. Otherwise, your identity will not be publicly known.
- How do trademarks work with blockchain domains?Trademark holders with proof of ownership can apply to claim ownership of trademarked names. If a trademark name has already been sold, then it will be refunded. Note – this process ends once domains have been distributed. Unstoppable Domains does not have the ability to move a domain once distribution has occurred.
- How do payments work with my blockchain domain?Add your bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zilliqa addresses to your .zil or .crypto domain inside of the ‘my domains’ section at unstoppabledomains.com. When someone types yourname.zil into a supporting wallet, the wallet looks up that domain on the blockchain, finds the appropriate address, and sends to the address associated with that name.
- Will I be able to transfer my domain?Yes. The domain is stored in EnCirca’s cryptocurrency wallet and can be transferred to you. Contact support@encirca.com for transfer information.
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