# Dashboard Overview

## Introduction

The Convai Dashboard is your central hub for managing AI-powered characters and immersive experiences. From here, you can create characters, launch experiences, and access sample characters built by the Convai team.

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## Navigating the Dashboard

### Main Dashboard View

When you log in, you land on the **Dashboard** with a welcome header: *"Create, manage, and deploy AI characters for your spatial experiences."*

The page is organized into three sections:

* **Recent Characters** – Your most recently updated characters, shown as cards with the character name, a short description, and a scene video indicator. A **See All** link opens the full characters list.
* **Recent Experiences** – Your most recently launched experiences, each tagged with a publish status badge: **Draft**, **Public**, or **Unlisted**. A **See All** link opens the full experiences list.
* **Sample Characters** – Pre-built characters from the Convai team for quick testing and inspiration, covering use cases such as retail, healthcare, hospitality, and gaming.

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### Creating New Content

In the **top-right corner**, you’ll find:

Two primary action buttons sit at the top of the Dashboard content area:

* **Create Character** (primary button) – Opens the character creation flow.
* **Start New Experience** (secondary button) – Opens the experience setup flow.

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### Sidebar Navigation

The left sidebar provides access to all core sections:

| Item                 | Description                               |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **Dashboard**        | Returns to the main Dashboard view        |
| **My Characters**    | Browse and manage all your characters     |
| **My Experiences**   | Access, edit, and manage your experiences |
| **Project Settings** | Configure project-level settings          |

At the bottom of the sidebar:

* **Legacy Playground** – Access the previous Convai Playground interface.
* **Beta Feedback** – Submit feedback directly to the Convai team.

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### Profile and Settings

Click your **profile avatar** in the top-right corner to open the account dropdown:

| Option        | Description                                |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| **Account**   | Manage your account details                |
| **Pricing**   | View your current plan and billing options |
| **Theme**     | Toggle between light and dark mode         |
| **Follow Us** | Links to Convai's social channels          |
| **Logout**    | Sign out of your account                   |

Your current plan (e.g., **Professional**) is displayed at the top of the dropdown alongside your name and email.

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### API Key Access

Click the **shield icon** to the left of your profile avatar to open the **API Key** modal.

The modal displays:

* **Your API Key** – Hidden by default. Use the eye icon to reveal it or the copy icon to copy it to your clipboard.
* **API Base URL** – `https://api.convai.com`
* **View Docs** – A direct link to the [API integration documentation](https://docs.convai.com/).

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Keep your API key secure.** Never share it publicly or commit it to version control. Use environment variables for storage.
{% endhint %}

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## Conclusion

The Convai Dashboard gives you fast access to everything needed to build and manage AI characters and interactive experiences. The sidebar handles navigation, the top content area handles creation, and the profile menu handles account and API settings.


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