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How to Use Character.AI

Character.AI lets you chat with AI-driven characters, or build your own β€” here's how it works.

  1. Create a Character.AI account

    Sign up for an account on the Character.AI website or app.

  2. Search for a character

    Search for well-known characters or ones made by other users to find someone to chat with.

  3. Start chatting

    Message your chosen character freely, just like a normal conversation.

  4. Build your own character

    Use the "Create a Character" menu to set a personality and backstory for your own custom AI character.

  5. Why it's useful

    Beyond simple information lookups, it lets you have open-ended conversations with a range of characters β€” useful for creative brainstorming or as a low-pressure partner for practicing a foreign language.

More freeform than a typical assistant

Unlike a task-focused AI assistant, Character.AI is built around open-ended roleplay and conversation, letting a character maintain a consistent personality and backstory across a chat. That makes it more suited to creative writing help, brainstorming dialogue, or just casual conversation than to precise factual research.

A word on accuracy and appropriate use

Characters are designed to be engaging conversational partners, not factual reference sources, so don't treat anything they say as verified information β€” double-check anything important elsewhere. This is general guidance, not professional advice, and features or content policies may vary by region and age settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Character.AI free to use?

The core chat features are free, with an optional paid subscription available for faster responses and other extras.

Can I make a character based on a real person?

Policies on this vary and are enforced by the platform, so check Character.AI's current guidelines before creating a character based on a real, identifiable person.