Set up after-hours routing

Send calls somewhere different when you're closed.

FreePBX device
What you needAffects
Admin access to the FreePBX admin panelWhere calls go when you're open and closed

1. Set your hours

  1. Add a time groupGo to Applications → Time Groups and add your opening hours, for example Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00.

2. Create the time condition

  1. Add a time conditionGo to Applications → Time Conditions and click Add Time Condition.
  2. Choose the time groupSelect your time group.
  3. Open and closedSet the destination when the time matches (open) and when it doesn't (closed).
  4. SaveClick Submit, then the red Apply Config button.

3. Use it

Point your inbound route at the time condition. Test during and outside hours.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely cause and fix
Always goes to closedCheck the server time zone under System Admin or Advanced Settings.
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