Set Up Your AI Receptionist in 5 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Think setting up an AI receptionist is complicated? Think again. With Ask Averie, you can go from signup to live calls in under 5 minutes. Here's exactly how.

Step 1: Create Your Account (30 seconds)

Visit askaverie.com and click "Build My Demo Agent." Enter your:

• Business name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Password

No credit card required for your trial period.

Step 2: Tell Us About Your Business (60 seconds)

Our setup wizard asks a few simple questions:

• What industry are you in? (Salon, Healthcare, Home Services, etc.)
• What are your business hours?
• What services do you offer?
• How should calls be handled after hours?

The AI automatically configures itself based on your answers.

Step 3: Connect Your Calendar (60 seconds)

Click "Connect Calendar" and choose your provider:

• Google Calendar
• Microsoft Outlook
• Cal.com
• Other scheduling software

Authorize access, and your availability syncs instantly.

Step 4: Choose Your AI Voice (30 seconds)

Preview different voice options and select the one that best represents your brand. Options include male/female voices, different accents, and personality styles (professional, friendly, warm).

Step 5: Get Your Number & Go Live (60 seconds)

You have two options:

1. Get a new number: We provide a local or toll-free number instantly
2. Forward your existing number: Set up call forwarding from your current line

Make a test call to hear your AI in action. That's it—you're live!

Optional: Advanced Customization

After you're live, you can fine-tune your AI:

• Upload FAQs and knowledge base documents
• Set custom greetings for different times of day
• Configure SMS follow-up messages
• Add team members and their schedules
• Set up integrations with your CRM

What If I Need Help?

Growth plan customers get a free onboarding call where our team walks you through everything. Solo plan customers have access to comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and email support.