> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.thedouble.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setting up your First Double

Get your Double ready in a few simple steps. A live preview on the right shows exactly how your Double looks as you build it.

### **Step 1: Create Your Double**

1. After Sgin-up  Enter your Double's link — this becomes your public URL (e.g. thedouble.ai/yourname). A green tick confirms the handle is available.
2. Select who this Double will represent — A Real Person or An AI Employee
3. Choose how to build your Double:
   * Import LinkedIn & Build (Instant) — pulls your profile details, work experience, and identity card sections automatically from LinkedIn
   * Build Manually — fill in your details step by step
4. Click Continue

### **Step 2: Your Double's Identity**

Add the basics people should know about your Double.

#### **Basic Details**

1. Upload a **profile photo**
2. Enter your **First Name** and **Last Name**
3. Add your **Title** (e.g. SDE Intern)
4. Enter your **Company** name
5. Click **Continue to Tone & Voice**

#### **Tone & Voice**

1. Select a **Tone** preset — Default, Friendly, Warm, Professional, or Quirky
2. Add **Custom Instructions** (optional) — e.g. "Keep answers concise, sound optimistic, and ask one clarifying question when details are missing"
3. Under Voice, choose a default voice by selecting your preferred accent and gender, or clone your own voice with a 30-second recording.
4. Click **Continue**

### **Step 3: Train Your Double**

Give your Double context so it can answer better.

#### **Training**

Add at least one knowledge source:

| **Source**         | **What it's for**                        |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Upload PDF**     | Long-form documents and files            |
| **Text**           | Paste custom knowledge directly          |
| **Substack**       | Posts and articles from a publication    |
| **LinkedIn** ⭐ Pro | Posts and articles authored by you       |
| **YouTube** ⭐ Pro  | Videos transcribed and ingested          |
| **Website URL**    | Websites, support docs, and public pages |

Click **Continue to Contact info** when done. You can add or update knowledge anytime.

### **Contact Info**

Add how your audience can reach you:

* **Direct Contact** — email address, phone number, WhatsApp number, Calendly link
* **Social Profiles** — X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, or any other link

**Note:** You can always update these later or choose which contacts to display publicly on your Double.

Click **Continue**.

#### **Step 4: Build Your Identity Card**

Select the sections imported from Linkedin you want to display on your Card.

For ex- Clients, Work Experiences, About Company, Industries, Tech Stack, Links, Stats/Metrics, Skills, Services, Testimonials, Social Profiles, Cal/Calendly, Contact Form, Gallery, My Books, Projects

Click **Continue**. You can always add more sections later.

#### **Step 5: Customize Your Double**

Match your Double to your brand.

1. Choose a **Card & Double Theme** — Light or Dark
2. Set **Tinted Widgets** — Tinted or Monotone
3. Pick an **accent color** from the palette
4. Click **Let's build your Double**

#### **Test Your Double**

Once setup is complete, visit your Double's link and start a conversation — via chat or voice. Ask questions to test how it responds. Adjust Knowledge, Persona, or Behaviour anytime from your dashboard.\\