# Starting a New Chat

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### Creating a New Chat

To start a new chat in ChatNGO, users have two options to initiate the process:

1. **Click the Green Plus Button**:
   * Located on the left sidebar of the ChatNGO interface, clicking this green "+" button will instantly open a new chat thread.
2. **Click the Plus Icon in the Top Right of the Left Sidebar**:
   * Another option is to navigate to the top right corner of the left section where a "+" icon is visible. Clicking this icon also starts a new chat.

### Chat Bar

Once the new chat is opened, the **Chat Bar** becomes your primary tool for interacting with the AI models. Here, you can:

* Enter your text or questions for the AI to respond to.
* Attach images or files to enhance the context of your request.
* Select from available prompts using the [**Prompt Library**](/chat/chatting-with-chatngo/prompt-library.md).
* Use [**Custom Instructions**](/chat/chatting-with-chatngo/custom-instructions.md) for more tailored interactions with the AI.

The system will automatically save your chat thread under [**Team** or **Private**](/chat/chat-navigation/team-vs-private.md) chats depending on your current selection, allowing for further collaboration with team members or private workspaces.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.chat.ngo/chat/chatting-with-chatngo/starting-a-new-chat.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.