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This is an example of a Main IVR which plays a custom greeting and gives the caller an option to reach the operator. IVR's are constructed from the bottom up so there a few things to ready before beginingbeginning.
First create a sound file
(See link for instructions)
Then create your options
(See link for an option to dial the operator)
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Then begin constructing the Main IVR
Create an IVR
Go to Tools > PBX Features > IVR Editor
Create IVR Menu
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Add actions
Create IVR Action
Action Type: Play Sound
Play Sound (Locate the custom greeting you recorded)
Click on Back to IVR Editor
Add Options
On your main IVR click on Modify Options
Create Menu Option
Set the following fields
Option Number
New IVR Menu (Choose the IVR)
IVR Menu Entry Point (for most cases it is fine to leave this setting as IVR Menu Beginning)
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Save Option
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Assign the Main IVR an extension
Setup > Extension > Manage
Create Extension
Extension Type : IVR(Interactive Voice Response)
Click on Create Extension
Assign to an extension
Route to IVR Menu (Choose Main IVR)
IVR Menu Entry Point ( IVR Menu Beginning)
Create incoming call rule with DID pointing to the IVR
Create a Single DID Rule
Go to Setup > Call Routing > Incoming Calls
Create Single DID Rule or Create Ranged DID rule
Set the following
Rule Name and Note can be arbitrary values
Incoming DID to Match
Extension to Route Call