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IVR

The IVR module allows the admin to create automated voice menus that interact with callers and route them based on user input.

The IVR list displays all configured IVRs with details like name, extension, greetings, timeout settings, and actions.

Add IVR

The admin can create a new IVR by clicking on “Add New”.

The following details need to be configured:

Click “Add IVR” to save.

Fields NameDescriptionExample
IVR NameThe name of the IVR menu
Greeting(Long)This is the long greeting that plays when the caller enters the menu
Greeting(Short)The short greeting played when the caller returns to the menu
IVR Menu Exit AppSpecify the action to perform when the maximum wait time is reached
IVR Menu RingbackThe ringback tone or music that a caller hears while the IVR menu is processing their input or transferring the call.
ExtensionThe extension of the IVR menu
Ivr OptionsDigit: Digits entered by the caller through the phone keypad to navigate through the menu, with each digit corresponding to a specific destination.
Param: The destination to which the digit navigates
Description: A description of the destination
Direct DialThis defines the caller’s capability to directly dial registered extensions. It can either be set to true or false
Inter Digit TimeoutThe number of seconds the IVR waits between two digit key presses.
Max FailuresThe maximum number of times a caller can press a wrong or invalid key before the IVR exits.
TimeoutsThe number of seconds the IVR waits for the caller to press a key after playing the greeting or confirmation message.
Max TimeoutsThe maximum number of times the IVR will wait without receiving any key press (silence) before exiting or hanging up.

Update IVR (Edit IVR)

The admin can modify an existing IVR by clicking the Edit (✏️) icon from the IVR list.

Editable Fields

Fields NameDescriptionExample
IVR NameThe name of the IVR menu
ExtensionThe extension of the IVR menu
Greeting(Long)This is the long greeting that plays when the caller enters the menu
Greeting(Long) valueThis is the long greeting that plays when the caller enters the menu
Greeting(Short) The short greeting played when the caller returns to the menu
Greeting(Short) valueThe short greeting played when the caller returns to the menu
Direct DialThis defines the caller’s capability to directly dial registered extensions. It can either be set to true or false
Inter Digit TimeoutThe number of seconds the IVR waits between two digit key presses.
Max FailuresThe maximum number of times a caller can press a wrong or invalid key before the IVR exits.
TimeoutsThe number of seconds the IVR waits for the caller to press a key after playing the greeting or confirmation message.
Max TimeoutsThe maximum number of times the IVR will wait without receiving any key press (silence) before exiting or hanging up.
IVR Menu Exit AppSpecify the action to perform when the maximum wait time is reached
IVR Menu RingbackThe ringback tone or music that a caller hears while the IVR menu is processing their input or transferring the call.
Select from recordingsSelect Application Data
Ivr Options:Digit: Digits entered by the caller through the phone keypad to navigate through the menu, with each digit corresponding to a specific destination.
Param: The destination to which the digit navigates
Description: A description of the destination