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Tutorials: Add IVR (V16)

Add IVR (V16)May 10, 2023
Learn how to add an IVR in the FreePBX phone system! Keywords: PBX, Free, FreePBX, Interactive Voice Response, V16

Required Access: FreePBX


Last Updated: 5/30/2025

freepbx login



Navigate to FreePBX and enter your credentials.

IVR under the applications tab



Select the "Applications" tab, then click on "IVR" from the drop-down menu.

add IVR button

Press the "+ Add IVR" button to begin the configuration.

add IVR Settings


Enter IVR General Options:

  • IVR Name: Enter a name for your IVR.
  • IVR Description: Enter a description of your IVR.

Enter IVR DTMF Options:

  • Announcement: Select the message you want the IVR to play when it is dialed.

information icon
Note: To add an announcement go to Admin > System Recordings

IVR entries


Enter IVR Entries:

  • Digits: Enter the number for callers to press.
  • Destination: Select the destination to send the call. Set it to route to a ring group, a call queue, an IVR, etc.
submit button

Click on "Submit" when you are finished adding an IVR.

apply config button

After that, select "Apply Config" to reload FreePBX and finalize your changes.

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