Getting Started

Onboarding Overview

Getting Lucidis up and running typically takes 2-4 weeks, depending on complexity. Here's what you'll need to provide.

Phase 1: Discovery (Week 1)

Define Your Use Cases

Identify the workflows you want to automate:

  • What requests are most common?
  • What data needs to be accessed?
  • What actions should Lucidis take?
  • What requires human approval?

Map Your Data Sources

Document where information lives:

  • CRM and customer databases
  • Order management systems
  • Knowledge bases and documentation
  • Spreadsheets and data warehouses

Phase 2: Setup (Week 2)

Connect Your Channels

Provide access to communication platforms:

  • Email domains and inbox credentials
  • Chat platform API keys (Slack, Teams, etc.)
  • SMS provider credentials (Twilio, etc.)
  • Web form endpoints

Connect Your Data

Set up integrations to your systems:

  • API credentials or database connection strings
  • OAuth connections to SaaS tools
  • Read/write permissions configuration
  • Test credentials for staging environment

Define Your Rules

Configure how Lucidis operates:

  • Business hours and availability
  • Approval workflows and thresholds
  • Routing rules for complex requests
  • Access controls and permissions

Phase 3: Configuration (Week 2-3)

Knowledge Base Setup

Provide information Lucidis needs:

  • Common questions and answers
  • Product documentation
  • Policy documents
  • Process workflows

Action Configuration

Define what Lucidis can do:

  • Which actions are allowed
  • What requires approval
  • Maximum values (e.g., refund limits)
  • Escalation criteria

Response Templates

Customize how Lucidis communicates:

  • Brand voice and tone guidelines
  • Response templates for common scenarios
  • Signature and footer content
  • Error messages and fallbacks

Phase 4: Testing (Week 3-4)

Controlled Testing

Start with limited scope:

  • Test with internal team members first
  • Run in parallel with existing processes
  • Review all interactions closely
  • Refine rules and responses

Gradual Rollout

Expand carefully:

  • Start with low-risk use cases
  • Increase automation percentage over time
  • Monitor performance metrics
  • Adjust based on learnings

What You Need to Provide

Access & Credentials

  • [ ] Channel access (email, chat, etc.)
  • [ ] Data source credentials
  • [ ] API keys for integrations
  • [ ] SSO configuration (if applicable)

Business Information

  • [ ] Common request types and workflows
  • [ ] Business rules and policies
  • [ ] Approval hierarchies
  • [ ] Brand voice guidelines

Team Resources

  • [ ] Technical point of contact
  • [ ] Business owner for each use case
  • [ ] Approvers for sensitive actions
  • [ ] QA reviewers during testing

Documentation

  • [ ] FAQ and knowledge base content
  • [ ] Process documentation
  • [ ] Product/service information
  • [ ] Customer communication examples

Ongoing Support

After launch, you'll have:

  • Dedicated success manager
  • Technical support channel
  • Regular performance reviews
  • Continuous optimization recommendations

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