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Setting up optional calling features in Microsoft Teams with Operator Connect

To complete the tasks in this article, you’ll need to be an administrator. Learn more about Teams administrator permissions.

Once you’ve completed the required setup steps for Operator Connect, you can also set up optional calling features in Microsoft Teams.

You can learn more about the key calling features in our handy YouTube video:

For more information on each feature and setup support, see the relevant Microsoft guidance linked below.

Optional calling features

Music on Hold

Play audio for callers when they are placed on hold.

Learn more about Music on Hold

Call Forwarding and Simultaneous Ring

Send calls to another number or ring multiple devices at the same time.

Learn more about Call Forwarding and Simultaneous Ring

Call Recording

Record calls for compliance, training, or review, with options for transcription and translation.

Learn more about Call Recording

Call History

View details of past calls, including duration, participants, and PSTN usage.

Learn more about the Call History feature

Voicemail

Set up and manage voicemail, greetings, and message settings.

Learn more about voicemail management

Blocking or allowing certain callers

Control which phone numbers can reach you by blocking or allowing specific callers.

Learn more about blocking or allowing certain callers

Call Delegation

Let someone else make and receive calls on your behalf.

Learn more about Call Delegation

Caller ID

Control what number or name is shown when you make calls.

Learn more about Caller ID

Call Hold and Resume

Put calls on hold and switch between active calls.

Learn more about Call Hold and Resume

Call Transfer

Transfer a call to another person or number.

Learn more about the Call Transfer feature

Call Groups

Set up a group of people to receive your calls.

Learn more about Call Groups

Device Switching

Move calls between devices  – for example, from mobile to desktop.

Learn more about Device Switching

Busy on Busy

Control what happens when a user is already on a call.

Learn more about the Busy on Busy feature

Learn about all the Microsoft Teams calling features

For a full list of calling features, check out the full calling features guide on Microsoft’s website.

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