> ## Documentation Index
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# Email AI Agent

Automate your email communications and streamline responses with an Email AI Agent. This guide shows you how to set up, configure, and deploy your own Email AI Agent for efficient, AI-powered email management.

## 🎥 Video walkthrough

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## Step-by-step guide

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  <Step title="Access the AI Agent dashboard">
    Navigate to the **AI Agent** tab and click **New AI Agent** to begin creating your email automation agent.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Email agent type">
    Select **Email** from the agent type options to create an AI-powered email assistant.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/22.jpg" alt="AI Agent dashboard" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure your agent settings">
    Set up your agent with these essential configurations:

    * **Name**: Give your agent a descriptive name
    * **AI Model**: Select your preferred AI model
    * **Email Address**: Enter the email address for your agent
    * **SMTP Settings**: Configure your email server details
    * **Actions**: Set up automated actions and responses

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/3.jpg" alt="AI Agent dashboard" />

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/4.jpg" alt="AI Agent dashboard" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define your agent's prompt">
    Create a detailed prompt that guides your agent's behavior:

    * Set the tone and style
    * Define handling priorities
    * Specify response formats
    * Include key information sources
    * Set boundaries and limitations

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/5.jpg" alt="AI Agent dashboard" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

After setup:

* Monitor agent performance
* Refine prompts as needed
* Add new response templates
* Adjust settings based on feedback