Quick Start
Go from zero to live in 5 minutes
5 minutes. That's all it takes.
No technical skills required. No long sales calls. Just follow these steps.
Pro tip: Have your phone nearby. You'll want to make a test call and hear your AI in action.
Create Your Account
Time: 30 seconds
- Go to 24calldesk.com and click "Try for Free"
- Enter your business name and primary number
- Verify your number and sign up
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Get Your Number
Time: 1 minute
We'll provision a local number in your area code — it takes seconds.
Already have a business number? Set up call forwarding from your existing number to your new 24CallDesk number. Your customers call your old number, it rings to 24CallDesk. No downtime, no disruption.
Configure Your AI
Time: 2 minutes
Tell the AI about your business:
| Setting | Example |
|---|---|
| Business name | "Smith Plumbing" |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm |
| Services | Drain cleaning, water heaters, emergency repairs |
| Booking link | Your Calendly, Google Calendar, etc. |
The AI learns your business instantly. No training period.
Templates available for:
- Service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
- Professional services (law, accounting, consulting)
- Healthcare (dental, medical, therapy)
- Home services (cleaning, landscaping, pest control)
Pick a template, customize, done.
Make a Test Call
Time: 1 minute
Hear it in action:
- Click "Test Call" in your dashboard
- Call your new number from your personal phone
- Have a real conversation with your AI
- Ask it questions, try to book an appointment
Listen for:
- Does the greeting sound right?
- Does it know your services?
- Does booking work?
Test calls are unlimited and free. Make as many as you need until it's perfect.
Go Live
Time: 30 seconds
Happy with how it sounds? Flip the switch:
- Customize with Business Knowledge
- Update your website with your new number
- Set up forwarding from your old number (optional)
You're now live, 24/7.
Every call gets answered. Every lead gets captured. Every appointment gets booked.
What Happens Now?
Your AI is working
- Answering calls while you work
- Booking appointments into your calendar
- Texting follow-ups after each call
- Capturing leads you would have missed
You can see everything
In your dashboard:
- Call recordings and transcripts
- Appointments booked
- Messages sent
- Analytics and insights
It gets better over time
The AI learns from every call:
- Common questions get better answers
- Edge cases get handled smoother
- Your preferences get remembered
Next Steps
Now that you're live:
Set Up Outbound
Reach customers proactively
Connect Calendar
Auto-book appointments
Customize Voice
Fine-tune personality
Need Help?
Most people don't — but if you do:
- Live Chat: Click the chat bubble in your dashboard
- Email: support@24calldesk.com
- Call Us: Yes, an AI answers (it's good practice)
You're live. Now go capture those leads.