Set up Function Keys for Extensions Using a Template

Yeastar P-Series Cloud Edition allows you to create function keys templates and apply them to multiple extensions at once, significantly reducing the time spent in configuring individual extensions. This topic describes how to set up a function keys template and apply the template to extensions.

Requirements

The firmware version of PBX server is 84.16.0.70 or later.

Step 1. Add a function keys template

  1. Log in to PBX web portal, go to Extension and Trunk > Extension.
  2. Click Function Keys Template.

  3. Click Add to add a function key template, then configure the following settings.

    1. In the Name field, enter a name to help you identify the template.
    2. Optional: In the Remark field, enter a short description about the template.
    3. In the function keys list, configure function keys according to your needs.
      • Type: Select a key type.
      • Value: Configure a desired value based on the key type.
      • Label: Optional. Enter a value to help extension users identify the function key.
    4. Click Save.

      The function key template is created and displayed on the list.

  4. Click OK.

Step 2. Apply the function keys template to extensions

  1. On the extension list, select the checkboxes of the desired extensions, then click Edit.

  2. Under Function Keys tab, select the checkbox of Bulk Edit, then click Apply Function Keys Template.

  3. In the pop-up window, select the function keys template, then click Apply.

    The function keys are assigned to the selected extensions and displayed on the list.

  4. Click Save.

Result

The function keys are applied to the selected extensions' Linkus Desktop Client and Linkus Web Client.
Note:
  • If the extensions have been registered with IP phones via Auto Provisioning, you need to reprovision the phones so as to apply the changes on IP phones.

    For more information, see Auto Provision Function Keys for Phones.

  • If the selected function keys template is changed or deleted, the previously applied function keys of the extensions will not be affected.