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

# Quick Start: Get Ring Jenny Answering Calls in Minutes

> Follow six steps to sign up, train Ring Jenny on your business, and get your AI receptionist answering real calls — no credit card needed.

Getting Ring Jenny up and running takes about five minutes. By the end of this guide, your business phone will be forwarded to Ring Jenny, your AI receptionist will know your business, and you'll receive a notification the moment your first call comes in.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up for your free trial">
    Go to [**ringjenny.com**](https://ringjenny.com/) and click **Start Free Trial**. Search for your business OR Enter Website URL, Create your account.

    * No credit card is required
    * Your 7-day free trial starts the moment you sign up
    * All plan features are available in full during the trial

    <Tip>
      Choose the plan tier you expect to need — you can switch plans at any time during or after your trial without losing any data or configuration.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Train Ring Jenny on your business">
    On the setup screen, enter either your **business website URL** or your **Google Business Profile URL**. Ring Jenny automatically reads your site and trains itself on:

    * Your business name, address, and hours
    * Services and products you offer
    * Frequently asked questions it finds on your pages
    * Contact details and location information

    Ring Jenny finishes training in under a minute. You'll see a confirmation once it's ready.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize your greeting and agent settings">
    Before Ring Jenny takes its first call, personalize how it introduces itself:

    * **Agent name** — choose a name for your AI receptionist (e.g., "Jenny," your own name, or a custom brand name)
    * **Greeting script** — set the opening line callers hear when Ring Jenny picks up
    * **Custom FAQs** — add any questions your customers frequently ask that weren't covered by your website
    * **Business hours** — optionally configure different greetings or behaviors for after-hours calls

    <Tip>
      Keep your greeting short and natural — something like *"Thanks for calling \[Business Name], this is Jenny speaking — how can I help you today?"* works well and puts callers at ease immediately.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Ring Jenny with a call">
    Ring Jenny assigns you a unique phone number visible in your **Dashboard**. Call that number directly from your mobile phone to hear exactly what your customers will experience.

    During your test call, check that Ring Jenny:

    * Answers promptly and greets you with your custom greeting
    * Correctly answers questions about your business hours, services, and location
    * Offers to take a message or book an appointment (depending on your plan)
    * Ends the call naturally and sends you a notification summary

    <Tip>
      Try asking a tricky or unusual question — for example, something a real customer might ask that isn't explicitly on your website. If Ring Jenny stumbles, add that topic as a custom FAQ in your dashboard.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Forward your business phone to Ring Jenny">
    Once you're happy with your test call, redirect your existing business phone number to Ring Jenny's number. This is what connects real customer calls to your AI receptionist.

    <Note>
      Your Ring Jenny number is displayed on your **Dashboard** on **Top Right**. You'll need it for the forwarding step.
    </Note>

    For detailed instructions for your specific device or carrier — including iPhone, Android, and landline/VoIP setups — follow the complete guide:

    <Card title="Set Up Call Forwarding →" icon="phone-arrow-right" href="/getting-started/call-forwarding">
      Step-by-step forwarding instructions for iPhone, Android, and landline/VoIP carriers.
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Receive your first call notification">
    After forwarding is active, call your own business number from a different phone to trigger a real forwarded call. When the call ends, Ring Jenny immediately sends you:

    * An **SMS notification** with a summary of the call
    * An **Email notification** with the full call details
    * A **call transcript and recording** in your dashboard

    Check your dashboard to confirm the call appears under **Recent Calls**. You're all set — Ring Jenny is now answering your business calls around the clock.

    <Tip>
      Enable push notifications in the Ring Jenny mobile app so you're alerted in real time even when you're away from email.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

Now that Ring Jenny is live, explore these guides to get even more out of your setup:

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  <Card title="Train Your Agent" icon="graduation-cap" href="/setup/training-your-agent">
    Upload FAQs, service details, and training files to make Ring Jenny an expert on your business.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans & Pricing" icon="credit-card" href="/getting-started/plans">
    Compare plan features and understand how minutes are counted toward your monthly limit.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>