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Digital receptionist software

Meet your new receptionist

Welcome guests, print badges, notify hosts, and keep a live visitor log with digital receptionist software. No full-time front desk needed.

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Run your front desk, without the actual desk

Digital receptionist software turns routine lobby tasks into automations. Guests check in on their own at a visitor management kiosk, hosts get notified, and your visitor log updates in the background.

Split view: Archie app sign-in screen with check-in/out buttons and QR code; iPhone notification “Mia Miller is waiting for you” at 11:56 on July Wednesday.
Self-service check-ins

Visitors can check in via tablet, kiosk, QR code, or mobile app.

Split view: Archie app sign-in screen with check-in/out buttons and QR code; iPhone notification “Mia Miller is waiting for you” at 11:56 on July Wednesday.
Custom check-in flows

Create steps for each visitor type (clients, contractors, interviewees, vendors).

Split view: Archie app sign-in screen with check-in/out buttons and QR code; iPhone notification “Mia Miller is waiting for you” at 11:56 on July Wednesday.
Instant host notifications

Alerts sent as soon as the visitor checks in via Archie app, email, Slack, or Teams.

Split view: Archie app sign-in screen with check-in/out buttons and QR code; iPhone notification “Mia Miller is waiting for you” at 11:56 on July Wednesday.
Access control integration

Archie can sync visits with door systems to grant access.

Split view: Archie app sign-in screen with check-in/out buttons and QR code; iPhone notification “Mia Miller is waiting for you” at 11:56 on July Wednesday.

How a virtual receptionist works

Swap manual front-desk tasks for a smooth, touchless flow. Guests pre-register or check in on the spot, while you get instant alerts and a live, accurate visitor log.

How it works:

Guests check in and hosts get alerted

Your dashboard updates live with everyone currently on site

Exports are a click away for reports and audits

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Clear wins for your front desk and security

Give guests a smooth welcome while your staff saves time. Archie automates the busywork, keeps records clean, and helps you run a modern, virtual front desk.

How it helps:

Faster check-ins

Modern visitor experience

Lower costs

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Manage office deliveries, emergencies and important updates

Archie’s virtual receptionist software keeps everyone in the loop with instant updates across multiple channels, including SMS, email, mobile push alerts, Slack and Teams.

How it works:

Host notifications when a visitor arrives

Delivery alerts when packages are received

Emergency notifications during evacuations or drills

Office updates and other announcements

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Automate front desk operations like never before

From one-time guests and clients to contractors or recurring vendors, each visitor type can follow its own automated flow and print distinct badges.

Job interview

Client meeting

Maintenance

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Who benefits from a digital receptionist

Visitors

Visitors check in on their phone or a tablet, skip the line, while their host gets notified right away.

Front desk staff

Less manual entry and fewer interruptions. Keep lines moving and manage everything from one dashboard.

Coworking spaces

Handle member guests, day passes, and events with fast, self-serve check-ins and printable badges.

Offices & hybrid workplaces

Smooth visitor flow, quick badges, and accurate “who’s on site” data for busy office days.

Find out why Archie is the top-rated visitor management solution on G2

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"Easy to use, sleek tablet app, customizable visitor forms, and integrations that actually work well."

Christine L.

VP, Information Technology

G2

"The best app for office deliveries and guest registration."

Ariel B.

HR Consultant

G2

"We set up different processes for different types of visits, so everything is pretty much automated now."

Esme S.

Talent Acquisition Manager

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FAQ

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What is a digital receptionist or virtual front desk?

A digital receptionist, or virtual front desk, is a software solution that automates visitor check-ins and front desk operations. It allows guests to self-register using a tablet, kiosk, QR code, or their own mobile device, eliminating the need for a full-time receptionist. The system notifies hosts when their visitors arrive, prints badges, and maintains an accurate visitor log.

Can a digital receptionist replace a front desk staff member?
Does Archie support both self check-in and assisted check-in?
Can I customize the visitor check-in flow?
Does the digital receptionist system print visitor badges automatically?
Can Archie handle deliveries as well as visitors?
What devices or hardware do I need to run Archie’s digital receptionist?
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User experience that sets us apart.

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