Call Queues

    Add Comfort Message to a Call Queue

    The VoIP Help Page Team·2 min read·Last updated: March 14, 2026

    This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to add comfort messages to a call queue, allowing for periodic updates to callers while they are on hold.

    Scope

    After creating a call queue, you may wish to add messages at intervals of their on-hold experience. This article outlines how to add messages to a call queue.

    Requirements

    Office Manager Access to the Manager Portal or higher

    1. 1

      Navigate to the Call Queue screen and select the Edit MOH icon across from the call queue.

    2. 2

      Click Add Message or Copy and modify messages from the organization.

      • The latter option will copy the settings from the Domain's MOH settings.

    3. 3

      When clicking Add Message the following available options are:

      • Wait Status Updates: This option will periodically update the caller with their current position and/or Estimate Wait Time for their call to be answered by an agent.
      • Text-To-Speech: Gives the ability to type out the desired message and choose a voice for the recording.
      • Upload: Upload a pre-recorded message to be played *Must be in WAV or MP3 format
      • Record: Have the system call an extension or external number in order to record a new message.
    4. 4

      Once the desired message has been uploaded, press save. The portal will refresh and show the messages.

    5. 5

      The messages will play in a descending order from #1. You may adjust these if desired.

    6. 6

      You may also desire to adjust the intervals of these messages, which you may do on the MOH screen for the queue you are selecting

    Was this article helpful?