Enabling external prefix dialing

Last Updated : Sep 18, 2026 |
Prolog information
Determine whether an agent must dial the configured prefix for making calls outside of the contact center. You can configure a dialed string prefix on the Dial Plan Analysis page of the System tab. For example, you can use 9 as a prefix for making external calls.
  1. On the Configuration Server web portal, go to AdministrationParametersGlobal Configurations.
  2. On the Global Configurations page, click External Prefix Dialing.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Configuration Server displays the Add New Global Config pane on the right.
  3. In Value, select one of the following:
    • Optional: Agents can make external calls without dialing the configured prefix.
    • Required: Agents must dial the prefix for making external calls.
  4. At the top-right corner of the page, click Save.
    STEP RESULT:
    The Configuration Server displays the saved configuration on the Global Configurations page.