Account Setup & Services Overview

 

Click on the following links to get more details on how to setup an Evatel account and configure its services:

  • How to setup an Evatel virtual assistant account to get a User ID and PIN for access to services
  • How to setup Speech Outlookto get interactive voice access to e-mails, contacts and appointments by phone?
  • How to setup Speech Contactsto call and send voice messages to contacts by name over the phone?
  • How to setup Speech Contactsto hear and reply to e-mails by phone?
  • How to setup Smart Numberto enable intelligent call forwarding based on your instructions?
  • How to setup Smart Faxto receive faxes as e-mails?

Go to Related Topicsfor more details on the information required to setup Evatel services.

Account?

To create a new Evatel account, you only the following information:
  • A valid Subscription Key (ESK)
  • Your name, e-mail address and phone number
Some Evatel services such as Speech Outlook and Speech Contacts require technical information on how to access your e-mails on your mail server.

How to Create a New Account?

You can create a new Evatel account in a few simple steps.

STEP 1 - Create an Evatel Account to Get a User ID and PIN

Invitation to Setup a New Account

If you have received an e-mail inviting you to subscribe to Evatel, click on the link provided to go directly to the New Account Setup page. The registration form will already have some information about your new account such as your name, e-mail address, subscription key, etc. Fill in the New Account Setupform to complete your registration and get your User IDand PIN.

New Account Setup from the Web Site

To register for an Evatel account, open your Internet browser and go to the Web Portal site of your local ESP(example: http://Evatel2.openface.ca/mobility/). The Web Portal home page will be displayed. On the main page, click on Sign-up nowto start setting up your new account.You only need an e-mail address to open an Evatel account and get your User IDand PIN. As a second step, you can subscribe to specific service packages and provide the additional information that each service requires.

Fill in the New Account Setup Form

Enter your Subscription Key(ESK) if you have been given one. If you don't have a Subscription Key, leave this field blank and continue. You will be assigned a guest ESK to subscribe to a default set of services. Under the "Personal Information" section, you will be asked to provide the following information:
  • My First Name: Your first name is used to add your name to the users' directory.
  • My Last Name: Your family name is used to add your name to the users' directory.
  • I Speak: Select your preferred communication language.
  • My Email Address: Your e-mail address will be used to send you information about your Evatel account (User IDPIN, local Evatel access number, and other notifications). The e-mail will also be used by Evatel to send you faxes and voice messages if you subscribe to Smart Number.
  • My Mobile Phone: Your personal mobile phone number (optional). Note that by default, Evatel will automatically identify you when you call from this number.
  • My Time Zone: Your region's time zone.
  • Confirmation Code: Enter the security code shown in the picture.
Once you have completed your Registration Form, review the Evatel Service Use Contract then press Acceptto get your User IDand PIN.

Possible Account Setup Errors

Here are some possible errors during the account setup phase:
  • E-Mail address already exists: If the e-mail address you entered already exists, Evatel will let you know about it and inform you that a user with the same e-mail address already exists. It assumes that you are that user and offers you the option to either login to the account using a valid PIN, or request the PIN by e-mail.
  • Telephone number already used by someone else: If the telephone number (mobile) you entered is already used by another user as an Auto-ID or Auto-PIN number, you will be shown a warning message and asked to enter a different telephone number. This is necessary to avoid user authentication conflicts.

Successful Account Setup Confirmation

Your successful registration is confirmed once Evatel displays an Account Created page with your new User ID.

The User IDand PINwill be used to identify you when you access your account on the Web or by phone. Your PINor "Personal Identification Number" is used as a password to prevent intruders from accessing your account by phone or Web. It has a similar role and importance as your bank account PIN. The system will ask you for your PINto confirm your identity each time you attempt to access your account.

STEP 2 - Select your Service Packages

Select your Service Packages

Now that your account has been created, you will be asked to select the service packages you want to subscribe to. Each package may contain one or many services that will need to be setup.

Select the Service Packagesyou want to subscribe to, then click Next.

Setup your Services

You may configure the services included in your selected package now or do it later from your account setup page.

STEP 3 - Select your Method of Payment for Evatel Services

Once you complete your registration, you may be asked to specify the method of payment for your Evatel services. Here are the possible answers:
  • I want to pay by credit card
  • I have a company account
  • I want a Free Trial
Depending on the Evatel Subscription Key (ESK) you used to subscribe, it is possible that your account charges get billed to your organization.

STEP 4 - Complete the Configuration of your New Account

Once you have successfully completed your registration, you will receive an e-mail with your new credentials: Your User IDand PIN. Go to your Web Portal site and login to complete your account configuration. Your Evatel account will be activated once validated (valid ESK and/or Payment Method).

STEP 5 - Personalize your Evatel Account by Phone

To complete the setup of your Evatel account, you need to configure your user profile on Web Portal and by phone as follows:

Personalize your Evatel Account on Web Portal

  1. Go to your Web Portal site and loginwith your User IDand PIN. Once authenticated, you will get access to your account;
  2. SelectMy Account from the Web Portal Toolbar then clickEdit to personalize your user profile (language, timezone, e-mail signature, etc.). Click Submitwhen finished.
  3. Select My Phone Sessionsfrom the Web Portal Toolbar to set your preferences for Evatel phone sessions: actions to take after login, audio to play while downloading messages, dialog mode, etc.  Click Submitwhen finished.

Record your User Name by Phone

  1. Call Evatel at the telephone number given to youwhen you subscribed. The virtual assistant telephone number can be found in the Phone Sessionspage.
  2. Loginwith your User IDand PIN.Once authenticated, Evatel will greet you and ask you to record your name;
  3. Say your name and press (#) when finished.Evatel will repeat the name it recorded and ask for confirmation.
Your recorded name will be used to greet you when you call in and to inform your callers that they are being transferred to you.

Account is Ready to Use

Once you have completed your registration on the Web and personalized your account by phone, you are now ready to use Evatel as your virtual personal assistant.Keep Your Account Credentials in a Safe Place. You will need your User ID and PIN each time you want to access your Evatel account. Make sure that this information is safely kept and protected.

Online Help and Support

How and where to Get Help?

It is normal that you need help when you start using the system. Like many people who start using a new technology, you might need some help on how to use the Evatel services efficiently. Voice recognition is a leading edge technology that has made a lot of progress over the past years. It enables people to command computers using their own voice. Speech technology is getting better and better in natural speech understanding, but it still did not reach perfection. Research continues and Evatel will integrate newer technologies as they become available. In the meantime, interactive practice sessions are offered to help you master the Evatel commands.

Download and read the Quick reference card. The best way to start is to read these express user guides. They contain a summary of the commands for different services. Download, view and print the quick reference card for everyday use.

Use the Context-Sensitive Voice & Web Help. You can also get context-sensitive help while using specific functions. During phone sessions, the help is provided in the form of voice capsules and interactive practice sessions. On the Web, help is provided in the form of Web pages. In some cases, you may be offered the option to receive written instructions.

For urgent technical support, contact your nearest Evatel Service Provider for direct technical support or e-mail your question to  Web Portal to get online help on how to configure, manage and use your Virtual Assistant and its services.

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