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How long does it take to set up an AI receptionist?

Setup takes 10–30 minutes for a basic install and 1–2 hours for a tuned production deployment. Most RingDesk customers go live the same morning they sign up.

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Setup takes 10–30 minutes for a basic install and 1–2 hours for a tuned production deployment. Most RingDesk customers go live the same morning they sign up.

Reviewed by Cody Rust Founder, RingDesk

Going deeper.

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What's involved in basic setup?

Onboarding asks for your business name, service area, hours, transfer number, common services, and pricing. Pick a phone number (or port your existing one), connect your calendar, and the receptionist is live. No code, no servers.

02

What's involved in tuning?

After day one, you listen to the first 5–10 calls in the dashboard and tweak: emergency keywords, transfer rules, scripted responses for FAQ, calendar slot logic. Most shops are dialed in by end of week one.

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