Switchvox - How do I pick up a call ringing on another extension

Switchvox - How do I pick up a call ringing on another extension

In order to pick up a call that is ringing on another extension, you will need to navigate to Setup-Extensions-Manage and create a Feature Code Extension. The type will be Directed Pickup. Below, is an example that will show you how to set up a Directed Pickup Feature Code extension on your Switchvox.

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Then you will need to complete the following steps, using your own feature code extension number:

  1. You define *39 as the Directed Pickup feature code.

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  2. Choose the authorized extensions you want to allow to use this feature by selecting Create Directed Pickup Group, and then choose the Extensions to Pickup. 

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  3. Now dialing *39202 will allow you to pick up an incoming call on extension 202.