Hosting
Quickly host NLX apps on Touchpoint or a custom domain with secure setup.
Hosting allows you to run (or preview) your NLX application outside the workspace, either using NLX’s built-in Touchpoint hosting or by embedding your assistant on your own domain. Whether you want a quick readymade environment for demos or a fully customized production setup, hosting ensures your application is accessible through a secure deployable interface powered by your app’s latest build.
NLX offers two ways to host your AI application:
NLX-hosted Touchpoint
NLX hosts your app on conversational.app. No development work required
Quick previews, demos, stakeholder reviews, QA
Your own domain (via API channel)
Your site calls the NLX API. This provides full control over UX and styling
Production deployment, custom UI, branded experiences
Key things to keep in mind:
Production apps typically use self-hosting with domain whitelisting and the NLX Touchpoint SDK
Voice+™ works in both hosting methods, as NLX Touchpoint automatically includes the native Voice channel
The NLX-hosted Touchpoint doesn't require external implementation but works out of the box
NLX-hosted Touchpoint (conversational.app)
Every NLX application can be hosted as a Touchpoint site at an auto-generated URL on the conversational.app domain. This is ideal for:
Previewing your assistant during development
Sharing with teammates or stakeholders
Running QA or usability testing
Trying out multimodal features (chat + Voice+) using the built-in API and Voice channels
How to enable NLX hosting
Choose Applications in workspace menu and select your application
Create or select a build (upper right of app page)
In Deployment settings, enable Hosting toggle
Choose your hosted URL (e.g.,
mybusiness.conversational.app).Deploy your build
Once deployed, simply open the URL to use your app immediately in a fully functional NLX-hosted interface.
Host on your own domain (via API channel)
If you prefer to embed your assistant within your own website, product, or mobile experience, you can self-host using the default API channel that NLX creates for every application. This provides full control over the UX while still benefiting from NLX’s backend runtime.
Every app comes with:
API channel (REST/WebSocket): For chat, multimodal, and agentic interactions
Native Voice channel: Enables Voice+™ features directly in your embedded UI
API key authentication: Ensures secure access
Domain whitelisting: Prevents unauthorized origins from connecting
How to self-host
Choose Applications in workspace menu and select your application
Select the API channel under Delivery
Add your domain(s) to the Whitelisted domains field (e.g.,
example.com,app.example.com)Select Update channel
Create a build and deploy
Choose API channel and select Setup instructions tab in modal. Implement using:
NLX Touchpoint SDK (recommended, includes UI + Voice+)
Your own custom front-end built with REST/WebSocket calls to the API channel
Once your domain is whitelisted and the API key is configured, your hosted website can securely communicate with your NLX application.
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