CREATE A NEW VOICEMAIL GREETING
There are two ways you can add a voicemail greeting associated with your extension; you can upload an existing .wav or .mp3 file, or record a new greeting.
HOW TO UPLOAD A NEW VOICEMAIL GREETING
NOTES:
- Office managers and call center supervisors must be in “My Account” view to add a new voicemail message.
- Uploads must be in .mp3 or .wav format.
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- Click the Messages tab in your SONAR portal.
- Click the Settings sub-tab on the left side.
- Scroll down to the Greetings section and click the speaker icon (manage) next to Voicemail Greeting.
- Click Add Greeting.
- Ensure the Upload radio button is selected.
- Click Browse.
- Select the file you want to upload.
- Name your greeting.
- Click the Upload button.
You will now see the new greeting’s index, greeting name, and duration in your greetings list.
- Click Done to save.

If you want to make this greeting active, click the drop-down menu under Greetings and select your new greeting.

HOW TO RECORD A NEW VOICEMAIL GREETING
NOTE: Keep in mind that recording a message using a third-party device such as a mobile phone will degrade the quality. |
- Click the Messages tab in your SONAR portal.
- Click Settings on the left side.
- Scroll down to the “Greetings” section and click the speaker icon (manage) next to Voicemail Greeting.
- Click Add Greeting.
- Select the Record radio button.
- Enter the number or extension of the phone you wish to record the greeting on.
- Name the greeting.
- Click Call and follow the instructions given to you on the phone.
- Record your message after the beep.
- Hit # to accept your new greeting.
You will now see the new greeting’s index, greeting name, and duration in your greetings list.
- When you are finished, click Done to save.

If you want to make this greeting active, click the drop-down menu under Greetings and select your new greeting.

TIPS!
- If you have non-English speaking clients, record your greetings in all languages that may be applicable.
- Your greeting will only play once, so don’t speak too quickly and repeat any vital information that may need to be written down.
- Test your voicemail greeting by calling your own extension.