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How to Sign In to AutoScribe for the First Time

(For stand-alone / non-EMR integrated version) First-time sign-in involves setting your password, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), and learning the workflow for adding patients in the stand-alone version.

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Written by Noah Crampton
Updated over 3 weeks ago


Step-by-Step Setup

Step 1: Access AutoScribe

Open your browser and go to https://app.autoscribe.ca


Step 2: Log In

Enter your username and password (sent to you in your post sign-up email).
You can reset your password anytime within the app.


Step 3: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

During your first login, you’ll be prompted to enable 2FA.
You can choose between:

  • A token generator app (e.g., Google Authenticator)

  • Email-based token (used in this example)


Step 4: Enter Token

Check your email, find the 2FA token, and enter it into AutoScribe.


Step 5: Save Backup Tokens

You’ll be shown backup tokens — save them in a secure place .
These can be used if your main 2FA method fails.


Step 6: You’re Logged In!

You are now successfully logged into AutoScribe for the first time 🎉.


Step 7: Access the Backend

Open a new browser tab and go to https://backend.autoscribe.ca

Depending on your role:

  • Clinician Manager: Can add clinicians or receptionists (up to purchased seats).

  • Clinician or Receptionist: Can add patients and appointments.

As a Clinic Manager, click “Add User” to begin.


Step 8: Add New Roles

Fill in the personal details of the new user roles you want to create (clinicians or receptionists).


Step 9: Add a Patient

From the main backend page, click “Add Patient”.

Required fields:

  • First & Last Name

  • Health Card Number (use non-real numbers if none)

  • Date of Birth

Optional fields:

  • Email (recommended for sending Patient Handouts)

  • Patient Consent Form (can be uploaded to their profile)

Receptionists can manage this entire process.


Step 10: Add an Appointment

Click “Add Appointment” on the backend main page.
Then select:

  • The clinician

  • The patient

  • The date and time

Click Submit to save.
(Receptionists can perform this step too.)


Step 11: Start the Encounter

Return to https://app.autoscribe.ca
Click the Microphone icon to start listening.


Step 12: Select an Appointment

The Encounter Dashboard will display all appointments.
Highlight the correct one and click Start Listening.

The clinician should see all appointments added by the receptionist.


Step 13: Obtain Patient Consent

A prompt will appear confirming that the patient has consented to be audio recorded for AutoScribe. Always ensure consent is obtained.


Step 14: Conduct the Encounter

During the session, you’ll see:

  • The transcript on the left

  • The Clinician Note in the center (auto-generated based on your plan tier)

When done, click Actions → End Encounter.


Step 15: Edit or Continue

You’ll be asked if you’d like to:

  • Edit the note immediately, or

  • Start another encounter and edit later

In this case, select “Edit Encounter.”


Step 16: Review the Final Note

The note is generated within seconds .
Click Actions → Continue → Yes to proceed without waiting for QA review.


Step 17: Submit & Copy

Click Actions → Submit and Copy
This copies the note to your clipboard.

Then paste it into your EMR’s progress note section and you’re done!

Simply repeat this process for each appointment in your Encounter List.

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