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Assigning an IVR Menu to a Number in Zendesk Talk

Learn how to assign an IVR menu to a phone number in Zendesk Talk for streamlined call management.

How do I assign an IVR menu to a number in Zendesk Talk?

Once you've created your IVR menu, you can assign it to a specific number in Zendesk Talk. This is done by going to the Admin Center, selecting Channels, then Talk and email, and choosing the number you want to edit.

In the Routing tab, toggle the Enable IVR? field to on, and select the IVR menu you want to use from the drop-down list. Don't forget to save your changes to ensure the IVR menu is properly assigned to the number.


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