> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.avidra.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Get Avidra running in five minutes. Connect your number, test recovery, and see your first lead.

This is the fastest path to a working setup. Follow these five steps and you will have a recovered lead in your dashboard within minutes.

<Info>
  For detailed setup with all options explained, see the full [Onboarding guide](/getting-started/onboarding).
</Info>

## Five steps to your first recovered lead

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Go to [avidra.net/sign-up](https://avidra.net/sign-up?plan=free) and sign up. The Free plan gives you 5 leads per month — no credit card needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy your Avidra number">
    After signing in, go to **Settings → Phone Setup**. Copy the Avidra/Twilio number that was provisioned for your workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Forward missed calls to Avidra">
    Set up conditional forwarding on your phone carrier so unanswered calls route to your Avidra number:

    | Carrier      | How to forward                                 |
    | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
    | **AT\&T**    | Dial `*61*[Avidra number]#` from your phone    |
    | **Verizon**  | My Verizon → Device Settings → Call Forwarding |
    | **T-Mobile** | Dial `**61*[Avidra number]#` from your phone   |
    | **VoIP**     | Set "No Answer" action to forward to Avidra    |
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make a test call">
    Call your business number from a **different phone**. Let it ring — do not answer. Within 10 seconds, the calling phone should receive a text-back from Avidra.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your dashboard">
    Open the Avidra dashboard. You should see a new lead with the caller's number, timestamp, and recovery status. That is your first recovered lead.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Check>
  If the text-back arrived and the lead appeared, your setup is complete. Avidra is now recovering missed calls automatically.
</Check>

## What to do next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set your business profile" icon="building" href="/configuration/workspace-profile">
    Add your business name so text-backs use your identity instead of a generic message.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Enable AI conversations" icon="brain" href="/configuration/ai-behavior">
    Turn on AI SMS so Avidra captures service details, urgency, and timing automatically.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set business hours" icon="clock" href="/configuration/business-hours">
    Define open hours so callers get the right expectations based on when they call.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up notifications" icon="bell" href="/configuration/notifications">
    Get alerted when high-value leads are recovered or emergencies are detected.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Something not working?

| Symptom                            | Likely cause                     | Fix                                                                           |
| ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| No text-back after test call       | Forwarding not set up at carrier | Complete carrier forwarding (Step 3)                                          |
| Text sent but no lead in dashboard | Page needs refresh               | Refresh the dashboard                                                         |
| Avidra number missing              | Twilio provisioning pending      | Wait a moment and refresh, or email [team@avidra.net](mailto:team@avidra.net) |
| Forwarding shows unverified        | Wrong forwarding type            | Use "Forward when unanswered," not "Forward always"                           |

For more help, see [Troubleshooting](/support/troubleshooting) or [FAQ](/support/faq).