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GETRead the List of Auto Attendants
GETGet Details for an Auto Attendant
POSTCreate an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate an Auto Attendant
DELETEDelete an Auto Attendant
GETGet Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
POSTCreate a Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
GETGet Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
DELETEDelete a Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
GETGet Auto Attendant Primary Available Phone Numbers
GETGet Auto Attendant Alternate Available Phone Numbers
GETGet Auto Attendant Call Forward Available Phone Numbers
POSTSwitch Mode for Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
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GETRead the List of Auto Attendants
GETGet Details for an Auto Attendant
POSTCreate an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate an Auto Attendant
DELETEDelete an Auto Attendant
GETGet Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
POSTCreate a Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
GETGet Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
PUTUpdate Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
DELETEDelete a Selective Call Forwarding Rule for an Auto Attendant
GETGet Auto Attendant Primary Available Phone Numbers
GETGet Auto Attendant Alternate Available Phone Numbers
GETGet Auto Attendant Call Forward Available Phone Numbers
POSTSwitch Mode for Call Forwarding Settings for an Auto Attendant
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Update an Auto Attendant

Update the designated Auto Attendant.

Auto attendants play customized prompts and provide callers with menu options for routing their calls through your system.

Updating an auto attendant requires a full administrator or location administrator auth token with a scope of spark-admin:telephony_config_write.

PUT/v1/telephony/config/locations/{locationId}/autoAttendants/{autoAttendantId}
URI Parameters
locationId
stringrequired

Location in which this auto attendant exists.

autoAttendantId
stringrequired

Update an auto attendant with the matching ID.

Query Parameters
orgId
string

Update an auto attendant from this organization.

Body Parameters
name
string

Unique name for the auto attendant.

phoneNumber
string

Auto attendant phone number. Either phoneNumber or extension is mandatory.

extension
string

Auto attendant extension. Either phoneNumber or extension is mandatory.

firstName
string

First name defined for an auto attendant.

lastName
string

Last name defined for an auto attendant.

alternateNumbers
array[AlternateNumbersObject]

Alternate numbers defined for the auto attendant.

phoneNumber
stringrequired

Phone number defined as alternate number.

tollFreeNumber
boolean

Flag to indicate if auto attendant number is toll-free number.

ringPattern
enumrequired

Ring pattern that will be used for the alternate number.

NORMAL
string
LONG_LONG
string
SHORT_SHORT_LONG
string
SHORT_LONG_SHORT
string
languageCode
string

Announcement language code for the auto attendant.

businessSchedule
string

Business hours defined for the auto attendant.

holidaySchedule
string

Holiday defined for the auto attendant.

extensionDialing
enum

Extension dialing setting. If the values are not set default will be set as ENTERPRISE.

ENTERPRISE
string
GROUP
string
nameDialing
enum

Name dialing setting. If the values are not set default will be set as ENTERPRISE.

ENTERPRISE
string
GROUP
string
timeZone
string

Time zone defined for the auto attendant.

businessHoursMenu
HoursMenuObject

Business hours menu defined for the auto attendant.

greeting
enumrequired

Greeting type defined for the auto attendant.

DEFAULT
string
CUSTOM
string
extensionEnabled
booleanrequired

Flag to indicate if auto attendant extension is enabled or not.

audioAnnouncementFile
AudioAnnouncementFileObject

Announcement Audio File details.

id
string

A unique identifier for the announcement. name, mediaFileType, level are mandatory if id is not provided for uploading an announcement.

fileName
string

Audio announcement file name.

mediaFileType
enum

Audio announcement file type.

WAV
string

WAV File Extension.

WMA
string

WMA File Extension.

3GP
string

3GP File Extension.

level
enum

Audio announcement file type location.

ORGANIZATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across organisation.

LOCATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across location.

keyConfigurations
KeyConfigurationsObjectrequired

Key configurations defined for the auto attendant.

key
enumrequired

Key assigned to specific menu configuration.

0
string
1
string
2
string
3
string
4
string
5
string
6
string
7
string
8
string
9
string
#
string
action
enumrequired

Action assigned to specific menu key configuration.

PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT
string

Plays a recorded message and then returns to the current Auto Attendant menu.

TRANSFER_WITH_PROMPT
string

Transfers the call to the specified number, without playing a transfer prompt.

TRANSFER_WITHOUT_PROMPT
string

Plays the message and then transfers the call to the specified number.

TRANSFER_TO_OPERATOR
string

Plays the message and then transfers the call to the specified operator number.

TRANSFER_TO_MAILBOX
string

Prompts the user for an extension, and transfers the user to voice mailbox of the dialed extension.

NAME_DIALING
string

Brings the user into the automated name directory.

EXTENSION_DIALING
string

Prompts the user for an extension, and transfers the user.

REPEAT_MENU
string

Replays the Auto Attendant greeting.

EXIT
string

Terminates the call.

description
string

The description of each menu key.

value
string

Value based on actions.

audioAnnouncementFile
object

Pre-configured announcement audio files when PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT is set.

id
string

A unique identifier for the announcement. name, mediaFileType, level are mandatory if id is not provided for uploading an announcement.

fileName
string

Audio announcement file name.

mediaFileType
enum

Audio announcement file type.

WAV
string

WAV File Extension.

WMA
string

WMA File Extension.

3GP
string

3GP File Extension.

level
enum

Audio announcement file type location.

ORGANIZATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across organisation.

LOCATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across location.

afterHoursMenu
HoursMenuObject

After hours menu defined for the auto attendant.

greeting
enumrequired

Greeting type defined for the auto attendant.

DEFAULT
string
CUSTOM
string
extensionEnabled
booleanrequired

Flag to indicate if auto attendant extension is enabled or not.

audioAnnouncementFile
AudioAnnouncementFileObject

Announcement Audio File details.

id
string

A unique identifier for the announcement. name, mediaFileType, level are mandatory if id is not provided for uploading an announcement.

fileName
string

Audio announcement file name.

mediaFileType
enum

Audio announcement file type.

WAV
string

WAV File Extension.

WMA
string

WMA File Extension.

3GP
string

3GP File Extension.

level
enum

Audio announcement file type location.

ORGANIZATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across organisation.

LOCATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across location.

keyConfigurations
KeyConfigurationsObjectrequired

Key configurations defined for the auto attendant.

key
enumrequired

Key assigned to specific menu configuration.

0
string
1
string
2
string
3
string
4
string
5
string
6
string
7
string
8
string
9
string
#
string
action
enumrequired

Action assigned to specific menu key configuration.

PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT
string

Plays a recorded message and then returns to the current Auto Attendant menu.

TRANSFER_WITH_PROMPT
string

Transfers the call to the specified number, without playing a transfer prompt.

TRANSFER_WITHOUT_PROMPT
string

Plays the message and then transfers the call to the specified number.

TRANSFER_TO_OPERATOR
string

Plays the message and then transfers the call to the specified operator number.

TRANSFER_TO_MAILBOX
string

Prompts the user for an extension, and transfers the user to voice mailbox of the dialed extension.

NAME_DIALING
string

Brings the user into the automated name directory.

EXTENSION_DIALING
string

Prompts the user for an extension, and transfers the user.

REPEAT_MENU
string

Replays the Auto Attendant greeting.

EXIT
string

Terminates the call.

description
string

The description of each menu key.

value
string

Value based on actions.

audioAnnouncementFile
object

Pre-configured announcement audio files when PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT is set.

id
string

A unique identifier for the announcement. name, mediaFileType, level are mandatory if id is not provided for uploading an announcement.

fileName
string

Audio announcement file name.

mediaFileType
enum

Audio announcement file type.

WAV
string

WAV File Extension.

WMA
string

WMA File Extension.

3GP
string

3GP File Extension.

level
enum

Audio announcement file type location.

ORGANIZATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across organisation.

LOCATION
string

Specifies this audio file is configured across location.

Response Codes

The list below describes the common success and error responses you should expect from the API:

CodeStatusDescription
200OKSuccessful request with body content.
201CreatedThe request has succeeded and has led to the creation of a resource.
202AcceptedThe request has been accepted for processing.
204No ContentSuccessful request without body content.
400Bad RequestThe request was invalid or cannot be otherwise served. An accompanying error message will explain further.
401UnauthorizedAuthentication credentials were missing or incorrect.
403ForbiddenThe request is understood, but it has been refused or access is not allowed.
404Not FoundThe URI requested is invalid or the resource requested, such as a user, does not exist. Also returned when the requested format is not supported by the requested method.
405Method Not AllowedThe request was made to a resource using an HTTP request method that is not supported.
409ConflictThe request could not be processed because it conflicts with some established rule of the system. For example, a person may not be added to a room more than once.
410GoneThe requested resource is no longer available.
415Unsupported Media TypeThe request was made to a resource without specifying a media type or used a media type that is not supported.
423LockedThe requested resource is temporarily unavailable. A Retry-After header may be present that specifies how many seconds you need to wait before attempting the request again.
428Precondition RequiredFile(s) cannot be scanned for malware and need to be force downloaded.
429Too Many RequestsToo many requests have been sent in a given amount of time and the request has been rate limited. A Retry-After header should be present that specifies how many seconds you need to wait before a successful request can be made.
500Internal Server ErrorSomething went wrong on the server. If the issue persists, feel free to contact the Webex Developer Support team.
502Bad GatewayThe server received an invalid response from an upstream server while processing the request. Try again later.
503Service UnavailableServer is overloaded with requests. Try again later.
504Gateway TimeoutAn upstream server failed to respond on time. If your query uses max parameter, please try to reduce it.
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PUT
/v1/telephony/config/locations//autoAttendants/{?orgId}
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Header
Query Parameters
  • Update an auto attendant from this organization.
Body
  • Unique name for the auto attendant.
  • Auto attendant phone number. Either `phoneNumber` or `extension` is mandatory.
  • Auto attendant extension. Either `phoneNumber` or `extension` is mandatory.
  • First name defined for an auto attendant.
  • Last name defined for an auto attendant.
  • Alternate numbers defined for the auto attendant.
  • Announcement language code for the auto attendant.
  • Business hours defined for the auto attendant.
  • Holiday defined for the auto attendant.
  • Extension dialing setting. If the values are not set default will be set as `ENTERPRISE`.
  • Name dialing setting. If the values are not set default will be set as `ENTERPRISE`.
  • Time zone defined for the auto attendant.
  • Business hours menu defined for the auto attendant.
  • After hours menu defined for the auto attendant.
  • Request
  • Response
https://webexapis.com/v1/telephony/config/locations/Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0xPQ0FUSU9OLzEyMzQ1/autoAttendants/Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0FVVE9fQVRURU5EQU5UL2J6QjJlRGd6Ym1GeU5rQm1iR1Y0TWk1amFYTmpieTVqYjIw?orgId=Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL09SR0FOSVpBVElPTi85NmFiYzJhYS0zZGNjLTExZTUtYTE1Mi1mZTM0ODE5Y2RjOWE
{
    "name": "Main Line AA - Test New Name",
    "phoneNumber": "+19705550026",
    "extension": "200",
    "firstName": "Main Line AA",
    "lastName": "Test",
    "languageCode": "en_us",
    "businessSchedule": "TEST-BUSINESS-HOURS-NEW-NAME",
    "holidaySchedule": "AUTOATTENDANT-HOLIDAY",
    "extensionDialing": "ENTERPRISE",
    "nameDialing": "ENTERPRISE",
    "timeZone": "America/Los_Angeles",
    "businessHoursMenu": {
        "greeting": "DEFAULT",
        "extensionEnabled": true,
        "audioAnnouncementFile": {
            "id": "Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0FOTk9VTkNFTUVOVC9jZWRkODcwYS1lMTkzLTQxNmQtYmM3OS1mNzkyYmUyMzlhOGI",
            "fileName": "AUDIO_FILE.wav",
            "mediaFileType": "WAV",
            "level": "ORGANIZATION"
        },
        "keyConfigurations": [
            {
                "key": "0",
                "action": "EXIT"
            },
            {
                "key": "1",
                "action": "TRANSFER_WITHOUT_PROMPT",
                "value": "+19175551092"
            },
            {
                "key": "2",
                "action": "TRANSFER_WITH_PROMPT",
                "value": "+19073569984"
            },
            {
                "key": "3",
                "action": "EXTENSION_DIALING"
            },
            {
                "key": "4",
                "action": "TRANSFER_TO_MAILBOX",
                "value": "+19705550006"
            },
            {
                 "key": "5",
                 "action": "PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT",
                 "audioAnnouncementFile": {
                     "id": "Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0FVVE9fQVRURU5EQU5UL2J6QjJlRGd6Ym1GeU5rQm1iR1Y0TWk1amFYTmpieTVqYjIw",
                     "fileName": "AUDIO_FILE.wav",
                     "mediaFileType": "WAV",
                     "level": "ORGANIZATION"
                 }
            },
            {
                "key": "6",
                "action": "REPEAT_MENU"
            }
        ]
    },
    "afterHoursMenu": {
        "greeting": "DEFAULT",
        "extensionEnabled": true,
        "audioAnnouncementFile": {
            "id": "Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0FOTk9VTkNFTUVOVC9jZWRkODcwYS1lMTkzLTQxNmQtYmM3OS1mNzkyYmUyMzlhOGI",
            "fileName": "AUDIO_FILE.wav",
            "mediaFileType": "WAV",
            "level": "ORGANIZATION"
        },
        "keyConfigurations": [
            {
                "key": "0",
                "action": "EXIT"
            },
            {
                 "key": "1",
                 "action": "PLAY_ANNOUNCEMENT",
                 "audioAnnouncementFile": {
                     "id": "Y2lzY29zcGFyazovL3VzL0FVVE9fQVRURU5EQU5UL2J6QjJlRGd6Ym1GeU5rQm1iR1Y0TWk1amFYTmpieTVqYjIw",
                     "fileName": "AUDIO_FILE.wav",
                     "mediaFileType": "WAV",
                     "level": "ORGANIZATION"
                 }
            }
        ]
    }
}
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