Please follow the steps below to record your voicemail message on your VoIP line:
1. From your VoIP phone dial *98 to access your voicemail box.
Alternatively you can dial +44 (0)1793 251125 remotely from another phone if you do not have access to your VoIP phone.
2. You will be prompted to give your Mailbox number (this is the Extension number see screenshots below)
This is accessed from the Phone icon along the menu bar and then choosing the Line Summary icon:
3. Next you will be asked for your Password this is also displayed in the phone settings - (see screenshot below) – enter the numbers into your handset or soft phone dial pad.
4. To get to the voicemail you need to press 0 to access your mailbox options.
Recording an Unavailable Message:
To record your unavailable message - the message callers will hear if you are unable to answer the phone.
Press option 1 to record your unavailable message (this creates your personalised voicemail message).
Record your unavailable message and then press the # key.
You will then hear the following voice prompts:
- Press 1 to accept this message
- Press 2 to listen to this message
- Press 3 to re-record your message.
An example of a popular voicemail recording is shown below:
“Thank you for calling ABC company, unfortunately we are unable to answer your call right now. Please leave your name and contact number and we will return your call asap. Please note our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm".
Recording a Busy Message:
To record your busy message - this is the message callers will hear if you are on another call (engaged line) please press 0 to access the mailbox options and the press option 2 to record your busy message.
When you have finished recording your busy message press the # key.
You will then hear the following voice prompts:
- Press 1 to accept this message
- Press 2 to listen to this message
- Press 3 to re-record your message.
What is the difference between recording an 'Unavailable' message and a 'Busy' voicemail message?
The difference between an 'unavailable' message and a 'busy' message is that the unavailable message plays when you do not pick up the call and you are not on the phone.
The busy message is played when you are already on the phone, for instance if your line is engaged. If you wish, you can record the same message for both unavailable and busy options.
An example of a popular voicemail recording is shown below:
“Thank you for calling ABC company, unfortunately we are unable to answer your call right now. Please leave your name and contact number and we will return your call asap. Please note our opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm".
The above recording can be used for both 'unavailable' and 'busy' voicemail recordings.
If you require a bespoke voicemail set up for when your office is closed please contact our Support Helpdesk.