Guide to Integrating SharePoint with ChatNode

Integrating SharePoint with ChatNode allows you to easily upload and train chatbot data using files stored in your SharePoint sites. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up and manage the integration.

Steps to Integrate SharePoint with ChatNode:

  1. Access the Integration:
    • Navigate to the Data section in your ChatNode dashboard.
    • Under Integrations, select SharePoint.
Connect Sharepoint
  1. Connect Your SharePoint Account:
    • Click the Connect button on the SharePoint panel.
    • A pop-up window will appear, prompting you to enter the following details:
      • SharePoint Tenant Name: The name of your SharePoint tenant (e.g., yourcompany.sharepoint.com).
      • SharePoint Site Name: The specific site name where your files are located.
    • After entering the details, click Connect.
Connect Sharepoint Two
  1. Confirm Connection:
    • Once the connection is successful, a confirmation pop-up will notify you that your SharePoint account is connected to ChatNode.
  2. Select Files for Training:
    • Click Select Files to browse through the files in your SharePoint site.
    • Tick the checkboxes next to the articles or files you want to upload and train.
    • After selecting the files, click Select.
Select Files Sharepoint
  1. Automatic Upload and Training:
    • The selected files will be uploaded to ChatNode and automatically trained for chatbot use.
    • You can monitor the training status in the SharePoint panel.

Managing Your Integrated Files:

  1. Download Files:
    • Each uploaded file includes an option to download its content in .txt format, making it easy to review or archive the data.
  2. Retrain with Updated Information:
    • If you’ve updated a file in SharePoint, tick the checkbox next to the file in ChatNode and click Retrain. This ensures your chatbot reflects the latest data.
  3. Add or Remove Files:
    • To Include New Files: Repeat the Select Files process to add more data to your chatbot.
    • To Remove Files: Tick the checkbox next to the file you want to delete, and click Delete. This will remove the file from ChatNode’s training dataset.

Benefits of SharePoint Integration:

  • Efficient File Access: Directly browse and upload files from your SharePoint site to ChatNode.
  • Real-Time Updates: Keep your chatbot data current by quickly retraining with updated files.
  • Backup Flexibility: Download files in .txt format for offline use or secure storage.