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Phone Channel (Telephony)

The phone channel in Zoho Desk integrates telephony so that support calls are automatically logged as tickets with recordings and call notes.

The phone channel in Zoho Desk integrates telephony providers so that inbound and outbound support calls are logged as tickets automatically. Call recordings, durations, and notes are attached to the ticket record.

How Telephony Integration Works

Zoho Desk integrates with telephony providers such as Zoho PhoneBridge, Twilio, RingCentral, and Exotel. When a customer calls the support number, the system creates a ticket, identifies the customer from their phone number, and presents the agent with the customer’s history before the call connects.

Call Logging and Ticket Creation

Every call creates or updates a ticket. Agents can add call notes, set follow-up tasks, and record the call outcome from within Zoho Desk. Call recordings are attached to the ticket for quality review and dispute resolution.

Outbound Calls from Zoho Desk

Agents can initiate outbound calls directly from a ticket in Zoho Desk by clicking on the customer’s phone number. The call is logged, timed, and attached to the ticket, providing a complete interaction history.

Example: A bank’s customer care team in Pune uses Exotel integrated with Zoho Desk. When a customer calls about a transaction dispute, the agent sees the customer’s open tickets before answering. The call is recorded and attached to the dispute ticket for compliance purposes.
What is the Phone Channel in Zoho Desk?

The phone channel integrates telephony providers with Zoho Desk so that support calls are automatically logged as tickets. Agents see customer history before calls connect, and recordings are saved to the ticket.

Which telephony providers does Zoho Desk support?

Zoho Desk supports several providers including Zoho PhoneBridge, Twilio, RingCentral, Exotel, and others via the PhoneBridge marketplace. The integration is configured in the channel settings.

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