> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ojin.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ojin.ai/models/introduction/creating-persona.md).

# Creating a custom persona

Create a persona by uploading a reference image when you add a configuration in the [Ojin Dashboard](https://ojin.ai/dashboard). The flow is the same for both face models.

## Creating a configuration through the Dashboard

1. Log in to the [Ojin Dashboard](https://ojin.ai/dashboard)
2. Select your model — [**Oris Portrait**](/models/oris-portrait.md) or [**Oris Presence**](/models/oris-presence.md)
3. Navigate to the **Configs** sub-section
4. Press **New Configuration** to create a new configuration
5. Fill in the required fields and upload a reference image — follow your model's reference-image best practices for the best result
6. Click **Create Configuration**
7. Open your new configuration and copy the **Model Config ID** for your application

{% hint style="info" %}
Reference-image guidance is specific to each model — see **Best practices** for [Oris Portrait](/models/oris-portrait/best-practices.md) or [Oris Presence](/models/oris-presence/best-practices.md).
{% endhint %}

## Next Steps

* [**Get started**](/models/introduction/integrations.md) — integrate with the Python SDK, Pipecat, or WebSocket
* [**API Reference (advanced)**](/models/introduction/api.md) — the raw WebSocket protocol


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