# Activating the Bot

1\) Log into [TidyLabs](https://tidylabs.stream)\
2\) Select **Chatbot 2.0** on the menu\
3\) On the **Settings** tab, click **Enable** next to **Global Bot Enabled**

![](/files/-Lw8T7QW1HugkoWleT3B)

{% hint style="success" %}
Please allow up to 60 seconds for the chat bot to join your channel.
{% endhint %}

If you would like to test if the bot is present in your channel type the following command (only responds to channel owners):

```
!ping
```

{% hint style="danger" %}
Once the Global Bot is enabled, your existing chat commands from the original chat bot will **stop working**. You need to add new commands.
{% endhint %}

### Removing the TidyLabs Chat Bot from your Channel

If you no longer wish to have the TidyLabs chat bot in your channel, please type the following command into your own chat room (only the channel owner can do this)

```
!tidylabs leave
```


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