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Onboarding

Onboarding connects your business information, phone routing, and workspace configuration so Avidra can recover missed callers.

What onboarding covers

Avidra’s setup flow includes:
  • activating a plan or workspace access
  • choosing or verifying your Avidra number
  • configuring forwarding or direct Avidra number mode
  • completing call-forwarding steps
  • verifying that routing works
Depending on account state, Avidra may prevent access to parts of the dashboard until onboarding is complete.

Typical onboarding sequence

1. Activate the workspace

Before lead handling works fully, the workspace needs active access. If the workspace does not have active access, some product areas redirect to pricing or setup.

2. Get your Avidra number

Avidra uses a Twilio-backed number for SMS and recovery workflows. This number is used for:
  • missed-call text-back
  • AI SMS conversations
  • manual follow-up messages
  • message delivery tracking

3. Choose phone setup mode

Avidra supports two main routing modes:
  • Forwarding: your existing business line forwards missed calls into Avidra
  • Avidra number: Avidra handles the business-facing number directly
This choice affects webhook behavior, call flow, and how missed calls are detected.

4. Configure forwarding

If you use forwarding mode, complete the carrier-specific forwarding steps and then verify routing. Common mistake:
  • entering business details but never completing forwarding verification

5. Verify setup

Run the setup test so you know:
  • the Twilio number is active
  • voice routing is correct
  • inbound SMS can be handled correctly
  • missed calls can enter the recovery flow

What operators should check after onboarding

After setup, confirm:
  • the dashboard no longer shows onboarding lock behavior
  • the workspace has an active number
  • call forwarding is marked as detected or verified
  • a test missed call creates a lead or recovery event
  • settings reflect the real business number and routing mode

If onboarding is incomplete

You may see symptoms like:
  • Dashboard available, but lead recovery not happening
  • Conversations not appearing
  • no text-back after a missed call
  • setup prompts still visible in the dashboard
  • tabs gated until setup is finished
If that happens, start with: