Create an Auto Attendant (IVR)

The following steps will allow you to create an Auto Attendant (aka IVR)

Items Needed

Access to Manager Portal via Client Portal or Direct Link: https://manage.prysmvoice.com

A script that includes your options

Your recording in MP3 or WAV format – OR – You may record this from any phone

Example Script

“Thank you for calling Prysm Demo Company. If you know the extension you’d like to reach you may dial it at any time. For accounting, press 1. For sales, press 2. For support, press 3. To hear our company directory press 9. Otherwise please stay on the line and you will be connected with an operator.”

Create Auto Attendant

Using any web browser log into your Manager Portal.

From the top navigation click on Auto Attendants

Click on Add Attedant

In the popup fill out the following information:
- Name: Enter any descriptive name. Best practice is to prefix your name with AA.
- Extension: Enter any unsaved extension number from 5004 to 5999 as per Reserved Number Space guide. You will see a green or red icon telling you if the extension number is available.
- Time Frame: Choose you time frame. Best practice is to select default (all the time) and use the Call Routing user or Time of Day routing to route based on time.
Click Continue

Select AA Options

You will see an icon for each of the options a user may dial. To configure these options click on the respective icon and select one of the following:

User: Transfer call to any user or extension.
Conference: Transfer call to any conference bridge.
Call Queue: Transfer call to any call queue.
Directory: Plays a company directory with dial by name. Any users that have the “List Directory” option will be listed here.
Voicemail: Sends call directly to a user’s voicemail box. (Do not use “Enable Enhanced Voicemail”)
Voicemail Management: Allows caller to access any user’s voicemail and change administrative options. Requires extension number and password for access.
External Number: Enter 10 digit number of cell or landline.
Play Message: Plays a recorded message, then gives you the option to transfer the caller.
Repeat Prompt: Repeats Menu Prompt
Add Tier: Adds another level of Auto Attendant menus
Options: Additional options. You must have the number options set and saved before setting these.
- Dial by Extension: Allow dial by extension or not.
- In no key pressed: Option to follow if no key is pressed.
- If unassigned key pressed: Option to follow if a wrong key is pressed.

Select your options and click the Save button

Create AA Recording

Follow the instructions here to create a call recording.

Example Configuration

Script: “Thank you for calling Prysm Demo Company. if you know the extension you’d like to reach you may dial it at any time. For accounting, press 1. For sales, press 2. For support, press 3. To hear our company directory press 9. Otherwise please stay on the line and you will be connected with an operator.”