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Mass Communication Settings Guide

Updated over 2 months ago

Overview

The Mass Communication Settings section allows you to configure send from email addresses and caller ID information for your communications. This guide explains how to access and use these settings effectively.

Accessing Mass Communication Settings

  1. Log in to edlioapp.com then navigate to Mass Communication > Settings

Email Addresses Configuration

Understanding Email Settings

  • Email messages can be sent from an email address in your school's domain if the domain has been verified with Edlio

  • If an unverified domain is used, messages will be sent from an Edlio email address

  • To verify your domain please reach out to our Tech Support team for assistance

Inherit Settings Option

  • If you're part of a district, you can check "Inherit settings from district" to use district-level email configurations

  • District contacts can only be changed by the primary organization

Adding/Managing Email Addresses

  1. View existing email addresses in the table showing Email, Name, and Default status

  2. To add a new address (when not inheriting settings):

  • Click the + button in the top right of the email table

  • Enter the email address and display name

  • Set as default if desired

  • The address will need verification before use

    3. Click "Save" to apply your changes

Caller ID Configuration

Text Message Delivery

  • Text messages are always sent from a pool of phone numbers

  • This ensures fast and reliable delivery as carriers may block bulk texts from a single number

Voice Message Settings

  • Voice messages use a pool of default numbers unless you configure a Caller ID

  • Default Caller IDs are provided (example: +12093967579, +19156212210, etc.)

  • You can set up your school's number as the Caller ID for voice messages

Setting Up Your Caller ID

  1. Uncheck "Inherit settings from district" if applicable

  2. Enter your school's phone number in the "Phone Number" field

  3. If your phone system uses an extension, enter it in the "Ext." field

    • Tip: For extension delays, add "w" before the extension (each "w" adds 0.5 seconds delay)

  4. Click "Call" to initiate verification

  5. Answer the verification call and enter the verification code.

  6. Once verified the Call button will update to show a read trash can to allow your team to delete a Caller ID if needed

District-Level Inheritance

When to Use Inheritance

  • Use "Inherit settings from district" when you want unified communication settings across all schools

  • This ensures consistent sender information for all messages from your district

When to Use Custom Settings

  • Uncheck inheritance when you need school-specific email or caller ID information

  • Useful when each school needs to maintain its own identity in communications

Troubleshooting

Email Verification Issues

  • Contact Edlio support for assistance with domain verification

Caller ID Verification Problems

  • If having trouble with extensions, try the "w" delay technique mentioned above

  • Ensure the phone number is entered correctly with area code

  • Make sure someone is available to answer the verification call

Need More Help?

Reach out to Edlio support through:

  • The chat assistant (Eddy) in the bottom right corner of your admin dashboard

  • The "Contact Support" link at the bottom of the page

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