8x8 Express: Set Up Voicemail Greetings in 8x8 Work for Desktop

Updated: 04/15/2024

Objective

Create an external or internal voicemail greeting through 8x8 Work for Desktop for 8x8 Express.

Applies To

  • 8x8 Work for Desktop
  • 8x8 Express
  • Voicemail Greeting

Procedure

  1. Log in to 8x8 Work for Desktop.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Select Voicemail.
  4. Under Voicemail Settings, go to the voicemail greeting you wish to change or create (External Voicemail Greeting or Internal Voicemail Greeting).
  5. Click Change.
  6. Select an existing audio file, or click + Create audio files to record or upload a new audio file.
    • Uploading an Audio file
      1. Select By Uploading an Audio file.
      2. Give the file a name. Optional: Leave a note for yourself to tell what the file is for.
      3. Click the musical note and browse your computer to find the correct audio file, or drag and drop an audio file onto the screen.
      4. Click Save.
      5. Click Select to the right of the audio file you would like to use.
    • Calling a Number To Record 
      1. Select By Calling a Number to Record.
      2. Give the file a name. Optional: Leave a note for yourself to tell what the file is for.
      3. Type in the Phone Number or Extension you would like it to dial (this can also be an external non-8x8 number).
      4. Select Call Now.
      5. The system will call you. Follow the prompts to record your greeting.
      6. Select Finished Recording.
      7. Click Save.
      8. Click Select to the right of the audio file you would like to use.
  7. Click Save to update the changes.