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# Get Started with the Einstein Bots API

Learn how to send and receive message from your Einstein Bot using the Einstein Bots API.

- [Get Started with Version 5](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/service/einstein-bot-api/guide/v5/get-started-v5.md)
- [Get Started with Version 4](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/service/einstein-bot-api/guide/v4/get-started-v4.md)

**important:** To learn about the Agentforce Agent API, see the [Agent API Developer Guide](https://developer.salesforce.com/docs/einstein/genai/guide/agent-api.html).