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🎛️ Auto Attendant (IVR) Explained

Last updated on Feb 06, 2026

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An Auto Attendant answers inbound calls and directs callers using menu options.


What IVR Is Used For

  • Reduce receptionist load

  • Route calls correctly

  • Provide professional greetings

  • Handle after-hours calls


IVR Script Example

“Welcome to Pickle.
Press 1 for Sales
Press 2 for Support
Press 3 for Accounts”


IVR Best Practices

  • Keep menus short

  • Avoid more than 5 options

  • Always include a way to reach a person

  • Match business hours correctly


What Pickle Needs to Build IVR

  • Greeting text

  • Menu options

  • Destination for each option

  • Business hours