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Getting Started5 min readUpdated January 27, 2025
Quick Start Guide: Set up Ringing.io in 5 minutes
Welcome to Ringing.io!
Get your AI receptionist up and running in just 5 minutes with this step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Sign Up for Your Account
- Visit app.ringing.io/sign-up
- Enter your business email and create a password
- Verify your email address through the confirmation link
Step 2: Business Information Setup
Our AI will automatically scan your website to learn about your business. You'll need to:
- Enter your website URL
- Confirm or edit the business information we find
- Add your business hours and timezone
- Review and approve the generated greeting message
Step 3: Choose Your Phone Number
You have two options:
Get a new local number
Choose from available numbers in your area code
Port your existing number
Keep your current business number (takes 7-10 business days)
Step 4: Set Up Call Forwarding
To start receiving calls through Ringing.io:
- Log into your current phone provider's portal
- Set up call forwarding to your new Ringing.io number
- Choose forwarding options: Always, Busy, No Answer, or Custom Schedule
Step 5: Test Your Setup
- Call your business number from your mobile phone
- Listen to how your AI receptionist greets callers
- Try asking common questions about your business
- Review the call transcript in your dashboard
Pro Tip
Start with after-hours forwarding first to test the system before forwarding all calls.
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