Your First 5 Minutes with AIWU: Install → Configure → See Results
In 5 minutes you’ll have AIWU configured and producing your first AI result — whether that’s a chatbot answering visitor questions or your first AI-written article. No technical knowledge needed.
Before You Start
You’ll need:
- AIWU plugin installed and activated in WordPress
- An API key from any AI provider (we’ll help you get one in Step 2)
- Time needed: ~5 minutes
Step 1: Open the AIWU Dashboard
Go to WordPress Admin → AI Copilot in your left sidebar.
What you should see: The AIWU main dashboard with a menu showing AI ChatBots, Content Generation, AI Training, Workflows, and Settings.
Step 2: Add Your API Key
Go to WordPress Admin → AI Copilot → Settings → API.
You’ll see fields for different AI providers. You need to fill in at least one. Choose your provider and paste your API key into the matching field. Click Save Changes.
What you should see: A green confirmation banner at the top of the page.
→ OpenRouter — one key, access to all major AI models
→ Anthropic (Claude) — best conversation quality
Not sure which to pick? See Which AI Provider Should I Choose?
Step 3: Choose Your First Feature to Try
AIWU does several things. Pick the one that matches what you installed it for:
| I want to… | Go here | Time to first result |
|---|---|---|
| Add an AI chatbot to my site | Set Up First Chatbot | 5 min |
| Generate an AI article | Generate First Article | 3 min |
| Automate something in WordPress | 5 Ready-Made Workflows | 10 min |
| Generate WooCommerce product descriptions | Auto-Generate Product Descriptions | 10 min |
| Control WordPress with Claude or ChatGPT | MCP for Beginners | 15 min |
Verify It Works
The fastest test: go to WordPress Admin → AI Copilot → AI ChatBots, open any chatbot (or create one), and click Preview. Type “Hello” and press Enter. You should see an AI response within 3–5 seconds.
Common Issues
Problem: “No AI response — just a spinner or empty chat.”
Fix: Your API key may have a typo or extra space. Go to Settings → API, delete the key field content, and paste it again with Ctrl+V. See AI Not Responding guide for more.
Problem: “I get an ‘Invalid API Key’ error.”
Fix: The key may be from the wrong provider, or it expired. See API Key Errors: Full Fix Guide.
Problem: “I don’t know which provider to use.”
Fix: See Which AI Provider Should I Choose? — a quick comparison of all 6 supported providers.
What’s Next
- 🤔 Choose your AI provider: Which AI Provider Should I Choose? — compare OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeek and 3 more
- 💬 Set up a chatbot: Set Up Your First AI Chatbot in 5 Minutes — your site will answer visitor questions automatically
- 📝 Generate content: Generate Your First AI Article in 3 Minutes — produce a full article with one click
- 🗺️ Explore everything AIWU can do: What Can AIWU Do? A Visual Guide to Every Feature
- 💳 Free or Pro? Free vs Pro: What Do You Actually Get? — full feature comparison
- 🔗 Control WordPress with AI: MCP for Beginners: What It Is and How to Connect
Last verified: AIWU v.4.9.2 · Updated: 2026-02-25