> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/readme.md).

# Welcome

Your 24/7 live, AI, and hybrid answering service. These docs walk you through the Client Portal and ASC Mobile App, the features that power your service, the API, billing, and security.

<a href="https://secure.answeringservicecare.com" class="button primary" data-icon="arrow-right-to-bracket">Sign in to the portal</a> <a href="/pages/7FvWQMF0kTK7HGhlQfmo" class="button secondary" data-icon="rocket-launch">Set up your account</a>

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**New to ASC?** Start with the [Quickstart](/docs/getting-started/quickstart.md), then get oriented in the [Client Portal](/docs/app/client-portal.md). Not sure how calls are answered? See [Answering modes](/docs/overview/answering-modes.md): live, AI, or hybrid.
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## Start here

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-rocket-launch">:rocket-launch:</i> Quickstart</h4></td><td>Set up your account and go live fast.</td><td><a href="/pages/7FvWQMF0kTK7HGhlQfmo">/pages/7FvWQMF0kTK7HGhlQfmo</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-phone-volume">:phone-volume:</i> Answering modes</h4></td><td>Live, AI, or hybrid, available 24/7.</td><td><a href="/pages/rzos4uEOyNb3CWjfmkGL">/pages/rzos4uEOyNb3CWjfmkGL</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-tags">:tags:</i> Plans &#x26; pricing</h4></td><td>How plans, minutes, and add-ons work.</td><td><a href="/pages/eVf7Q5JcCyzgVdHJ5T7L">/pages/eVf7Q5JcCyzgVdHJ5T7L</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Use the platform

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-table-columns">:table-columns:</i> Client Portal</h4></td><td>Messages, users, scripts, on-call, and reports.</td><td><a href="/pages/a6sNPZ0iu7NP4rgF9fqY">/pages/a6sNPZ0iu7NP4rgF9fqY</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-mobile-screen">:mobile-screen:</i> ASC Mobile App</h4></td><td>Run your answering service from your phone.</td><td><a href="/pages/QunIl8BQBqNwvL5sUySB">/pages/QunIl8BQBqNwvL5sUySB</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-bolt">:bolt:</i> Features</h4></td><td>To Dos, Two-Way SMS, Live Chat, and Outbound Calling.</td><td><a href="/pages/DM5BIx2vXu81UgWJsiDB">/pages/DM5BIx2vXu81UgWJsiDB</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Go further

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-shield-halved">:shield-halved:</i> Security &#x26; Compliance</h4></td><td>Security, HIPAA, SOC 2, and data handling.</td><td><a href="/pages/S3D68C3TU89PjOoEFUFp">/pages/S3D68C3TU89PjOoEFUFp</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-code">:code:</i> API Reference</h4></td><td>Authenticate and call the ASC API.</td><td><a href="https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/api-reference">https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/api-reference</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4><i class="fa-file-invoice-dollar">:file-invoice-dollar:</i> Billing</h4></td><td>Invoices, payments, and autopay.</td><td><a href="https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/billing">https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/billing</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Need a hand? The [Help Center](https://answeringservicecare.com/docs/help-center) covers support hours, troubleshooting, and how to reach a person fast.
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