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Automate when something happens in The Receptionist
Login -> Create new flow -> Select trigger -> Search The Receptionist -> Choose the trigger from the list
Take action in The Receptionist when something happens in an app or you want to add step in flow
Login -> Create new flow -> Select action -> Search The Receptionist -> Choose the action from the list
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viaSocket listens for events from The Receptionist—like a visitor check‑in or pre‑registration—and then automates follow-up tasks across your apps. Examples: create or update a CRM contact, notify hosts in Slack or Teams, print a badge, or provision temporary access. You set the triggers and the actions; viaSocket runs them without code.
Start with high-impact, repeatable tasks: host notifications for arrivals, syncing visitors to calendars and CRM, badge printing, and guest access provisioning. These reduce friction at the front desk and save staff hours every week.
Yes. viaSocket can include AI steps that read free‑text check‑in answers, classify visitor types (prospect, vendor, contractor), and decide next actions—route to the right team, draft a host message, or flag follow-ups. You control the rules and review AI decisions before they run in production.
Security depends on both tools. The Receptionist stores visitor data; viaSocket moves only the fields you select to other apps over encrypted connections. Use least‑privilege credentials, enable audit logging, and check retention settings to meet your privacy and compliance needs.
The Receptionist helps streamline office entrance areas and automates the job of connecting visitors to the people they are there to see.
Learn MoreviaSocket is an AI-powered, workflow automation platform that helps people and businesses connect apps and automate repetitive tasks. With thousands of integrations, anyone can build workflows to move data, cut manual work, and save time. Whether for simple tasks or large-scale processes, viaSocket makes automation easy and helps teams focus on what matters most.
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