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Getting Started Guide

Ready to get started? Follow our step-by-step onboarding tutorials to configure your Towbook account at your own pace. These guided videos will walk you through the setup process and help you get the most out of your free trial—no need to wait to begin.

Before You Begin

Whether you're ready to set up your account right away or simply want to explore the software, these step-by-step tutorials will guide you through the process at your own pace and help you get the most from your free trial.

At Towbook, exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do.

As you work through the tutorials, our Welcome Team will also reach out within the next business day to answer your questions, provide personalized guidance, and help ensure your account is configured to fit your business.

Whether you've completed the setup or are just getting started, we're here to support you every step of the way.


Step 1: Settings

On a desktop or laptop computer, sign in to your Towbook account and navigate to the 'Settings'

tab.

Initial account setup must be completed on a computer and is not available on mobile devices.

Watch the video below and follow along in your own account. Feel free to pause the video at any time as you configure your company settings and preferences.


Step 2: Mobile App

Towbook is available on both iOS and Android, making it easy for your team to stay connected wherever they are.

Download the Towbook mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, then follow the tutorial for your device to get started.

We've also created a dedicated Mobile App Tutorial that you can share with your drivers and other team members. It's a great way for new users to learn the app's features and become comfortable using Towbook before they hit the road.

iOS App

Android App Tutorial


Step 3: Dispatching Tutorial

The 'Dispatching' tab is the heart of Towbook and where you'll spend most of your time managing your day-to-day operations. From here, you can create and dispatch new calls, track driver statuses in real time, communicate with your team, and monitor every active job from start to finish.

Watch the tutorial below to learn how to navigate the Dispatching screen and discover the tools that will help your team work more efficiently.


Step 4: Mapping in Towbook

The 'Map' tab gives you a real-time view of your entire operation using Towbook's deep integration with Google Maps. View active calls, driver locations, storage lots, and other key information all on a familiar, interactive map.

Here, you can take advantage of industry-leading mapping, satellite imagery, traffic data, and routing tools to make faster dispatching decisions and improve response times.

Whether you're assigning the closest truck or monitoring your fleet throughout the day, the Map tab helps keep your operation running efficiently.


Step 5: Impound and Lot Management

The Impounds tab helps you manage every stage of the impound process from one centralized location. Track impounded vehicles, manage releases, record payments, and maintain complete documentation throughout the life of each impound.

Towbook also simplifies compliance by automatically generating state-required notification letters for many states.

If your state uses ADD123, Towbook integrates directly with the service to streamline the letter generation process, helping you save time while meeting state requirements.


Step 6: Accounts and Billing Section

The Accounts tab is where you manage your customers, motor clubs, insurance companies, municipalities, and other businesses you work with.

Keeping your account information organized allows Towbook to automatically populate customer details, streamline billing, and reduce repetitive data entry.

From creating new accounts to managing contacts, pricing, and account-specific settings, the Accounts tab helps you deliver faster, more accurate service while keeping all of your customer information in one convenient place.


Step 7: Reporting

The Reports tab gives you valuable insight into your business by turning your day-to-day operations into meaningful data. Track revenue, monitor driver performance, analyze call volume, review response times, and generate reports that help you make informed business decisions.

With dozens of built-in reports and filtering options, Towbook makes it easy to measure performance, identify trends, and gain a better understanding of how your business is operating.


Congratulations! 🎉

You've reached the end of the setup guide and successfully completed your Towbook account setup!

While you've accomplished a lot on your own, we're just getting started. One of the things we're most passionate about is providing a personalized onboarding experience. Your dedicated Account Manager will be reaching out soon to introduce themselves, review your setup, answer any questions you may have, and share tips to help you get the most out of Towbook.

We look forward to helping your business succeed. Welcome to Towbook!

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