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Your first week with FrontDesk

The Dashboard's Getting Started checklist walks you through four tasks — connect a phone number, configure the AI, run a test call, and invite your team. Healthcare orgs get one extra task to sign their BAA. Most practices finish in under an hour.

Updated May 20, 20261 min read

Onboarding gets your AI working. The Getting Started checklist on your Dashboard gets it live — answering real calls and SMS for real patients.

The four core tasks

1. Connect a phone number

Settings → Phone. Purchase a new number ($2–$3/month) or port your existing number (2–4 weeks). Without a number your AI has nothing to answer.

2. Configure your AI assistant

Settings → AI Voice. Pick a voice, write your opening greeting, and add custom knowledge (parking, insurance accepted, common questions).

3. Make a test call

Settings → AI Voice → Call Scripts. Click Test next to any scenario (new appointment, prescription refill, after-hours, etc.). The system places a call to your phone so you hear exactly what your callers will hear.

4. Invite your team

Settings → Team. Send invites to front-desk staff, providers, and managers. Team size is capped by your plan.

Healthcare bonus task

If your business type is healthcare (dental, medical, optometry, mental health, etc.) a fifth task appears: Sign your BAA — the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement that lets us handle PHI on your behalf.

When to celebrate

The first time a real caller reaches your AI, you'll see a celebration modal. After that the checklist auto-collapses. You can dismiss it permanently from the menu.

What's next

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the checklist?
It's the top card on your Dashboard. You can collapse or dismiss it once finished — your progress is saved on your user record.
Do I have to do these in order?
No. Connect a phone number first if you want to take real calls today; otherwise any order works.
My business is healthcare — what's different?
Healthcare organizations see an additional "Sign BAA" task that opens the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement workflow. The other four tasks are the same.

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