How to record calls and read the transcript
Turn on recording in Settings › Phone System › Phone Numbers › Edit Configuration for the number, and turn on transcription in Settings › Phone System › Voice › Call Recording and Transcription. The recording and text show on the call in Conversations.
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Before you start
- You need permission to manage the account's phone settings.
- Transcription only works on recorded calls: turn on recording for the number first.
- Check the call recording notice and consent rules that apply to you. If they require it, keep the recording announcement on.
Where to find it
Settings › Phone System › Voice › Call Recording and Transcription › Call Transcription
Step by step
Turn on recording for the number
- In the left menu, open Settings and click Phone System.
- Open the Phone Numbers tab.
- On the number's row, click the three dots (⋮) and choose Edit Configuration.
- On the Basic Details tab, turn on Call Recording.
- If you want callers to hear that the call is recorded, turn on the recording disclosure message.
- Click Save. Repeat for each number you want to record.
Turn on transcription
- In Settings › Phone System, open the Voice tab.
- Go to Call Recording and Transcription, then Call Transcription.
- Under Voice Intelligence, check Enable Call Transcription.
- From then on, recorded calls, both outgoing and incoming, are transcribed automatically.
Listen to the recording and read the transcript
- Open Conversations.
- Find the contact and open the conversation.
- On the call, use the playback controls to listen to the recording.
- Click View Transcript, below the controls, to read the call text.
Tips
- Use transcripts to review calls quickly and coach your team without listening to everything.
- To turn transcription off later, go back to Call Transcription and uncheck Enable Call Transcription.
Common problems
- The call has no transcript → The call wasn't recorded. Make sure Call Recording is on for the number that was used.
- Older calls weren't transcribed → Transcription isn't retroactive: it only applies to calls recorded after you turn it on.
- I don't see the "View Transcript" button → The transcript can take a few minutes after the call ends. Refresh the conversation a bit later.
- I can't find the recording option on the number → Check that you have permission to manage phone numbers; if not, ask an admin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I record only some numbers?
Yes. Recording is turned on number by number in Edit Configuration.
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