8x8 Admin Console Administrator Guide for Migrated Services

8x8 Admin Console Administrator Guide for Migrated Services

Overview

Welcome to Admin Console! This page provides a brief overview of your new system management platform. Any settings changes previously made in Account Manager will now be done in Admin Console. Comprehensive information is available in the Admin Console web help guide.

Do I need to do anything to get my services going?

With this migration, your service configuration and settings have simply been moved over to the new platform. No further action is needed for you to continue using your phones.

How do I log in?

You can use the same username and password to log in to Admin Console as you used for Account Manager. Navigate to https://apps.8x8.com and enter your user credentials to view your application panel and access Admin Console.

What's the difference between the old Account Manager and the new Admin Console?

Admin Console may look different, but all the functionality you had before is still present.

In Admin Console, we have moved away from extension configuration to a user-based model for both ease of use and efficient user management. Administrators control the account and all onboarding and offboarding tasks, and determine what actions individual users can take, such as dialing internationally, recording calls, and making account changes.

User profiles are created first, then services and phone numbers are assigned to them on the Users page. This creates an easy workflow for setting up all of your users before assigning extension services and phone numbers via your new X licenses.

How do I find my way around?

You can easily navigate to settings for users, services, and sites by clicking the corresponding icon on the Admin Console home page.

Billing

One key difference in your migrated services is that billing options and settings have moved to the Customer Portal.

Common Billing Settings

Viewing and Downloading 8x8 Billing Statements

Update Your Payment Method in the 8x8 Support Portal

User Settings

In Admin Console, you are able to assign users services based on their 8x8 Work Services (X) license. The license will function similarly to the plan that you assigned each user in Account Manager. The license determines what features the user will be able to access. Most user settings can be changed only at an individual user level.

As an admin, you can edit the following for any user profile:

  • Music on Hold: Create or edit the audio file.
  • Call Recording: Modify Call Recording permissions.
  • Outbound Calling Permission: Enable the user for international dialing or limit them to domestic-only calls.
  • 8x8 Work Analytics Access: Enable the user for 8x8 Work Analytics.
  • Internet Fax: Assign the user to a fax number.
  • Third Party Integration: Add a username for a third-party CRM.
  • Contact Directory Scope: Add the user to the external user directory, so external users can dial them by name.

Common User Settings

Create a User Profile in 8x8 Admin Console

Assign User Services and Extensions in 8x8 Admin Console

Activate Your Desk Phones in 8x8 Admin Console

  • The MAC Address can be used to activate the phone.
  • The Activation Code is in the user's profile and the Welcome Email.

Set Up Call Forwarding in 8x8 Admin Console  

  • Includes the option to play busy signal.
  • Forward calls when Busy without a delay.

Enable or Disable Outbound Calling for an Extension in 8x8 Admin Console

Set Up International Dialing in Admin Console

Create or Edit Voicemail Passwords in Admin Console

What is an account administrator in 8x8 Admin Console?

Configure Power Keys in Admin Console

Phone System Settings

In Admin Console, you retain all of the phone system controls you previously enjoyed, all delivered in a much more intuitive interface. For instance, custom audio files for user or system greetings can be uploaded by simply dragging and dropping the file on the upload screen.

We've collected guides for the most common core phone system features below.

Common Phone System Settings

Set Up Call Forwarding in 8x8 Admin Console

  • Includes the option to play a busy signal.

Set up an Auto Attendant in 8x8 Admin Console

  • Changing the Auto Attendant schedule or file will update all Auto Attendants with that schedule or file.
  • Add holidays or exceptions to working hours in your Auto Attendant schedule.
  • Create an Alternate schedule for outages.

Set Up Ring Groups in 8x8 Admin Console

  • Search for members by name, email, or extension.
  • Easily drag and drop members to update list order.

View a Call Queue in Admin Console

Schedule Call Log Reports in 8x8 Admin Console


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