Edit Multiple Extensions

By editing multiple extensions, you can:

• Change the caller ID first and last name.
• Hide the extension in the Auto Attendant when callers access the (Undefined variable: LocalVariables.CompanyDirectory) or Dial-by-Name options.
• Allow the extension users to select their own Music on Hold from the company library via the 8x8 Work for Desktop.
• Allow the extension users to view their billing statements in the 8x8 Work for Desktop.
• Allow the extension users to access the 8x8 Work for Desktop.
• Allow the extension users to access the 8x8 Work for Mobile.
• Select a phone number to be displayed for outgoing calls.

  Note: Phone numbers appear in the E.164 numbering format.

• Select time zones for phone display and voicemail time stamp.
• Enter an emergency service address for emergency services. The address for each user must be accurate and verified. This is needed whenever someone makes an emergency call from that extension.
• Select a preferred Codec for upload and download bandwidth, voice quality, and compatibility with 8x8 devices.

To edit multiple extensions:

1. Click Phone System in the top navigation bar.
2. Click Edit Multiple Extensions.
   
3. Using the gray navigation bar, configure options such as caller ID name, visibility in Auto Attendant, social networks, hold music, billing statements, outgoing call number, and time zone.
4. Select or clear a check box in the top row to apply the change to the entire column.
   
5. Select the Enable Virtual Office check box to allow extension user access to the 8x8 Work for Desktop and 8x8 Work for Web.
6. Select the Enable Virtual Office Mobile check box to allow extension user access to the 8x8 Work for Mobile.
7. Click Save to apply your changes.

   Note: Additional extension features can be configured by the phone administrator or by the individual extension user.