{"id":122,"date":"2022-05-19T15:44:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.co.uk\/helpcentre\/?p=122"},"modified":"2025-08-07T12:50:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T12:50:21","slug":"when-do-i-start-forwarding-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.answerconnect.com\/help-center\/getting-started\/when-do-i-start-forwarding-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"When can I start forwarding my calls?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">You can begin forwarding your calls to us as soon as you sign up. A phone number will be assigned to you right away, along with a basic answering script, so our receptionists can start taking your calls immediately &#8211; even before your onboarding appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">That said, we highly recommend attending your onboarding appointment. This session helps us tailor your service by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Creating custom answering scripts aligned with your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Setting up call flows and other preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Ensuring we support you and your callers in the best possible way<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Once your onboarding is complete, we\u2019ll confirm that everything\u2019s set up and ready before you start forwarding your calls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">If you would like assistance with call forwarding for your business please do not hesitate to get in touch with our dedicated team. 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