How do I Create a Different Ringtone for Certain Incoming Calls?
To setup a distinctive Ring Tone for certain types of incoming calls go to Tools > IVR Editor and Create IVR Menu.
Set your name and description for the IVR.
Create IVR ActionÂ
In IVR set Action: Set Distinctive Ring Hint (variable name)
Enter a Distinctive Ring Hint manuallyÂ
Save Settings
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Login to the extension, go to Features > Phone Features > Ring Rules > Create Ring Rule:
Ring Rule Name (anything you want to label it)
Ring Type: Standard Ring
Ringtone: select a ringtone from the list.
Save Ring Rule
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Create Ring Rule Condition
Ring Hints
Type in Ring Hint set in the Set Distinctive Ring Hint Action in the IVR.
Click on plus sign
Save Condition
Note: The Ring Rule Condition can be for a type of call (such as direct, queue or internal), one or more specified extension numbers (SIP or Virtual), or specified Caller IDs or a Ring Hint set in an IVR.
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Now, place a test call and verify that the ring hint is working.