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How do I open the HotDoc Dashboard?

Last updated 20 May 2026 05:48   ∙   ~ minute read

The HotDoc Dashboard is the web-based portal used to manage your practice's HotDoc settings, bookings, practitioners, reminders, and online appointment configuration.

   In this article

  • Requirements for accessing the Dashboard
  • Opening the Dashboard
  • FAQs
    • What's the difference between the Dashboard and Sidebar?
    • What should I do if my Dashboard looks empty?
    • When accessing the Dashboard from the HotDoc Sidebar, why am I getting an error that my browser is not supported?
    • What should I do if I've tried everything but it's still not working?

Requirements for accessing the Dashboard

To access the Dashboard, you'll need:

  • A supported internet browser
  • An internet connection
  • The email address and password for a clinic user account with Dashboard access permissions

For best performance, HotDoc recommends using:

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge

Internet Explorer is not supported.
 

Opening the HotDoc Dashboard
There are two ways to access the Dashboard.

Option 1 – Open Dashboard directly in your browser

  1. Go to: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/dashboard/#/login
  2. Enter your Dashboard email address and password.
  3. Click Log in.

    Monosnap HotDoc Dashboard 2026-05-20 11-56-32.png
     
  4. The Dashboard homepage will open.

     

Option 2 – Open Dashboard from the HotDoc Sidebar

If your practice does not use the HotDoc Sidebar, or your user account is Dashboard-only, please use Option 1. 
ⓘ Please note 
  1. Open the HotDoc Sidebar on your computer.
  2. Select Open Dashboard.

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  3. The Dashboard homepage will open.

 

Having trouble accessing the Dashboard?

If the Dashboard is not loading or working as expected, try the following:

  • Refresh the page
  • Open the Dashboard in Google Chrome
  • Open an incognito/private browser window
  • Clear your browser cache and cookies
  • Restart your browser

If you've forgotten your password, see: How do I reset my Dashboard or Sidebar Password?

If you're still having issues, see: Troubleshooting Dashboard loading and login issues

 

FAQs

What's the difference between the Dashboard and Sidebar?

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The Dashboard is a web-based portal that is used to manage HotDoc settings and configuration.



The Sidebar is HotDoc's appointment management interface used alongside your Practice Management System for day-to-day tasks.

Some clinics use the desktop Sidebar application, while others use the web-based Sidebar.

How to open the HotDoc Sidebar – HotDoc Support How to Process Appointments in the Sidebar – HotDoc Support

 

 

What should I do if my Dashboard looks empty?

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If your Dashboard appears empty, your clinic user account may not have the correct access permissions enabled.

If you have Sidebar only access, you will see the following banner:

Monosnap HotDoc Dashboard 2026-05-20 15-22-26.png


If you have Practitioner Sidebar access, there won't be a banner: 

Monosnap HotDoc Dashboard 2026-05-20 15-21-15.png


You will still be able to:

  • Submit an enquiry to our Support team 
  • Start a live chat
  • Access the Support Centre

If you need access to the full Dashboard, please contact your Practice Manager to review your account access levels. Further information can be found here:  How to create, edit or delete a User Account (HotDoc login details)
 

 

When accessing the Dashboard from the HotDoc Sidebar, why am I getting an error that my browser is not supported?

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This can happen when your device's default browser is set to Internet Explorer, which HotDoc does not support.

You can update your default browser by following these steps: Change Default Apps in Windows.

We recommend using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

 

What should I do if I've tried everything but it's still not working?

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If you're unable to access the Dashboard after following the steps above, contact the HotDoc Support Team and include:

  • A screenshot of the issue
  • Any error messages displayed
  • The browser you're using

 

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