Simple IVR

This repro demonstrates just how easy it is to get up and running with Twilio voice. To create a simple, but feature rich, IVR application.

You can read the Twilio "HowTo" doc on IVR's here: https://www.twilio.com/docs/howto/ivrs-the-basics

Preparation

• Open an account on http://twilio.com
• Buy a phone number in your country of choice http://www.twilio.com/docs/howto/search-and-buy
• Install the Twilio PHP Helper Library on your server: https://www.twilio.com/docs/php/install

Creating the IVR App

• Use the XML document contained in this repo. You only need to make minor edits to the XML.
• Line 3: Set the correct path for your welcome recording used in the verb
• Line 5 - 12: Edit the content in the verbs to meet your requirements
• Upload to your server

• In the .php file just...
• Line 43 Set the correct path for your recording if used in the verb
• Line 49 Add your Twilio number
• Upload to your server

Configuring your Twilio number

• Once you have uploaded your XML document you just need to tell Twilio the URL of where to find it.
• Sign into your account on http://twilio.com and click on 'Numbers' in the navigation at the top of the page.
• Find the number you want your conference room to hang from and click on it.
• In the 'Voice Request URL' field type in the URL where you stored your XML.
• Click the 'Save Changes' button

That's it you're done!

Retrieving Call Recordings

• You can retrive call recordings from your Twilio account.
• Sign into your account on http://twilio.com and click on 'Logs' in the navigation at the top of the page.
• Then click on 'Recordings'

Useful Links

All things Twilio - http://twilio.com
Twilio technical docs - http://twilio.com/docs
Need help? - http://forum.twilio.com/twilio/
Need inspiration? - http://twilio.com/gallery/customers
Need a Twilio coder? - http://twilio.com/doers
Want to work for Twilio in Europe? - http://bitly.com/bundles/jamesparton/3