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LobbyStack is designed so that any service business owner can go from signup to a live AI receptionist without any technical help. This guide walks you through every step of the onboarding flow so you know exactly what to expect.
No credit card is required to start. Your free account includes 10 voice minutes, 2 outbound call attempts, and 10 SMS alert segments.

Before you begin

You need:
  • An email address and a password you’d like to use
  • A mobile phone number you can receive a text on (used to suggest a local number for your business)

Onboarding steps

1

Create your account

Go to the LobbyStack sign-up page and enter your email address and a password. LobbyStack uses email and password authentication — there is no third-party login required.Once you submit the form, you are signed in and taken directly into onboarding.See Create and configure your LobbyStack account for details on managing your account settings after signup.
2

Verify your mobile number

LobbyStack asks for your mobile phone number and sends a one-time verification code by SMS. Enter the code to confirm your number.Your verified number is used in the next step to suggest a local business number with a matching area code. It is not shared with callers.
3

Claim your dedicated phone number

LobbyStack suggests a local number based on your verified phone’s area code. You can accept the suggestion or search by city, area code, or choose a toll-free number instead.Once you confirm, that number is reserved exclusively for your business. Callers will dial this number to reach your AI receptionist. If you already have a business number, you can forward calls from it to your LobbyStack number.See Claim a dedicated phone number for full details on number options and call forwarding.
4

Import your website (optional)

LobbyStack can scan your business website and use the content to answer caller questions — services, hours, pricing, location, and more. Enter your website URL and LobbyStack will import it automatically.You can skip this step and add website content later from your dashboard, or add information manually through the knowledge base.
5

Your receptionist goes live

After you claim your number, your AI receptionist is active immediately. Any call to your LobbyStack number is answered by the AI. You can customize your greeting, call-handling rules, and knowledge base at any time from the dashboard without taking the receptionist offline.

What’s next

Configure your receptionist

Set your greeting, language, call rules, and teach it your FAQs.

Connect your calendar

Enable appointment booking by linking Google Calendar or Outlook.

Review calls and messages

See transcripts, recordings, and call summaries in your dashboard.

Plans and usage

Understand the free tier limits and when to upgrade to Pro.