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How to buy a 0800 Number and divert it to an external number

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Introduction

At the end of this article, you will be able to purchase inbound numbers, add inbound numbers to your PBX configuration & set up a call diversion. Should you need any assistance, feel free to contact our support department.

How to order a Number

  1. First, head to the Services section at the top of the customer portal page and then go to Phone numbers located in the left-hand column
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  2. Here you can purchase order new numbers.

    Please note - During your 30-day FREE trial of our system, you will be only limited to Geographic/Local numbers for testing purposes. You will need to Active your account to purchase a 0800 number.

  3. Then select the Area and choose 0800 Toll-Free Number.
  4. Then select a number from the list of Available numbers.
  5. To complete your purchase and add the Selected number to your account, Agree to the service terms and conditions, then click Submit order.mceclip7.png

How to set up an Inbound number

  1. First head to the PBX section at the top of the customer portal page.
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  2. Drag & drop the Inbound number object into the working area.
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  3. Click the gear button to configure.
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  4. Type in a name for the Inbound number object.
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  5. Click on the number you would like from the list of available numbers.
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  6. Click on the right arrow button to include this number.
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  7. Click on Save.
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  8. Click on Apply configuration.
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How to set up a Call Diversion to an external number

  1. First, head to the PBX section at the top of the customer portal page.
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  2. Drag & drop the Call diversion object into the working area.
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  3. Click the gear button to configure.
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  4. Type in a name for the Call diversion object.
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  5. Click on Add and then Type in the External number.
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    Please Note – You can enable the Call to confirm feature to avoid the system using a remote Voicemail system.
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  6. Click on Save.
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  7. You can connect the Inbound number object to the Call diversion object by joining the two red tabs.
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  8. Click on Apply configuration.
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