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Add an Amazon Lex bot to a self-service flow

Build a press-or-say menu that uses Amazon Lex for account-lookup intent and agent escalation.

What it does

The walkthrough connects a Lex bot to a contact flow and a test phone number. It covers intents, slots, versions and aliases alongside the flow blocks needed to reach an agent.

When to use it

  • Virtual agent
  • AI self-service
  • Account lookup

What it uses

  • Amazon Lex V2
  • Amazon Connect flows
  • Get customer input
Technologies

Who it’s for

  • Developers
  • Architects

Before you build

Use the Lex V2 instructions. AWS states that Lex V1 support ended September 15, 2025; test aliases also have tighter limits than production aliases.