FreePBX · Video guide
25 - Announcements - FreePBX 101 v15
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Why this is useful
Explains the relationship between a system recording, an announcement and the next destination. The voicemail examples show how to avoid playing two greetings in succession.
Applicability
Version-specificFreePBX 15 interface from 2021; the routing concept remains useful on the FreePBX 17 baseline.
Keep in mind
- The video’s recording-consent assertion is outside this recommendation. Do not treat a played announcement as proof that legal requirements have been met.
- Check DTMF and playback options in your installed module before assuming every caller must hear the entire message.
Before you watch
Read the linked introduction, then use the video to reinforce the explanation.
Editorial review Sep 7, 2026. Review used the complete available transcript and primary references; audio and screen readability remain unverified.