Configuring Announcements

Step-by-step instructions on how to upload audio files, configure announcement settings, and assign the announcement to various call flow elements.

You can enable a voice welcome message for incoming calls instead of connecting them to an extension right away.

Perform the following steps to add audio files with a welcome message or music recordings and configure an announcement.

Step 1: Access the Classic PBX Web Interface

  1. Obtain your Classic PBX server's domain and admin credentials from CommPeak support team.

  2. Open a web browser, navigate to the domain, and log in to the server.

    Screenshot of the screen with accessing Classic PBX Web Interface

    Accessing Classic PBX Web Interface

Step 2: Upload an Announcement File

  1. In the main menu of your Classic PBX, go to ADMIN and select System Recordings.

    Screenshot of the **ADMIN > System Recordings** option

    ADMIN > System Recordings option

  2. Click Add Recording in the top-left corner.

  3. Fill in the necessary information: enter the recording name and description.

    Screenshot of the **Add New System Recording** page

    Add New System Recording page

  4. Select an audio file. You can upload your own file by clicking Browse and then choosing a file from your PC. Supported file formats include WAV, MP3, and OGG. Or use built-in PBX phrases, which you can select from the Add System Recording drop-down box.

  5. Click Submit. A newly added file will appear in the list. You can select it when creating an announcement.

    Screenshot of the audio file added

    Audio file added

Step 3: Configure Announcement Settings

  1. In your PBX control panel, go to APPLICATIONS and select Announcements.

    Screenshot of the **APPLICATIONS > Announcements** tab

    APPLICATIONS > Announcements tab

  2. Click Add in the top-left corner.

    Screenshot of the **+ Add** button

    + Add button

  3. Fill in the necessary information:
    Enter the recording name, description and then select a previously added audio file. You can select a user (an extension) or direct a call to a destination queue.

    Screenshot of the **Announcement: Edit** page

    Announcement: Edit page

  4. Click Submit.

  5. Click APPLY CONFIG in the top right to apply the settings immediately.

    Screenshot of the **APPLY CONFIG** button

    APPLY CONFIG button

Step 4: Assign the Announcement

After saving the announcement, you can assign it to various parts of your Classic PBX configuration, such as IVRs, time conditions, or other call flow elements.

Step 5: Test the Announcement

  1. Place a test call to the designated phone number or DID that triggers the announcement.
  2. Verify that the announcement is played as expected during the call.