Converting a phone into a common phone

Last Updated : Feb 21, 2024 |
Prolog information
Convert a phone into a common phone that any Avaya Cloud Office™ user from any department can use. Users with assigned phones, or office users, can log in to a common phone with their extension numbers and PIN codes to access their extensions and voicemail.
Common phones are available only on Premium and Ultimate subscription plans.
Before you begin
  • Ensure that the phone you are converting is registered to the Avaya Cloud Office™ phone system. If the phone is registered, you can use its serial number to find it on the User Phones or Unassigned subtabs.
  • Ensure that the phone is not assigned to any user or unassigned extension.
  1. From the Admin Portal homepage, click Phone SystemPhones & DevicesUnassigned.
  2. Click the unassigned phone to convert.
  3. On the phone page, scroll down and click Convert to Hot Desk Phone.
    STEP RESULT:
    Avaya Cloud Office™ displays the Convert to Hot Desk Phone window.
  4. On the Configure Phone tab, in the Phone Nickname field, type the new phone name.
  5. Select a cost center, if applicable.
  6. Click Next.
  7. On the Add Emergency Address tab, do one of the following:
    • Select the emergency address.
    • Add a new address.
  8. Click Next.
  9. On the Confirm tab, scroll down and select that you accept the terms and conditions.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Avaya Cloud Office™ includes any charges relating to taxes and fees in the order details.
  10. Click Next.
  11. To complete the order process, scroll down and click Done.
    STEP RESULT:
    You can view the new common phone in the Common Area Phones list.