How do I change my greeting in the voice mail system?

Campus voice mail is provided by Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging (UM). A common question is, “How do I record a custom voice mail greeting?” UM offers a few options, including allowing separate greetings for when you are away from the office.

Please note: The online option (Outlook/Webmail) is not available for departmental (shared) accounts. These accounts must always be updated by phone. If you cannot recall your PIN, please contact the OIT Help Desk and a temporary PIN will be generated for you.

To change your greeting:

In Microsoft Outlook:

1. Click File -> Manage Voice Mail, and logon to the web interface.
2. Click Greetings
3. Click “Call me to play or record the selected greeting…”
4. Enter your phone number and click “Call.”
5. You will receive a call which will allow you to record your greeting.

There are multiple other configuration options available from this screen as well.

In Webmail:

You can get to the same screen above by logging on to webmail.smu.edu/owa.

1. Click the gear icon -> options.
2. Click Greetings.
3. Click “Call me to play or record the selected greeting…”
4. Enter your phone number and click “Call.”
5. You will receive a call which will allow you to record your greeting.

Via Phone:

You can also change your greeting by phone.

1. Call 214-768-8673.
2. Enter your 5-digit extension and your PIN, and then say “personal options” at the voice prompt.
3. Press 2 and you can record your new greeting.

The prompts will walk you through these steps when you dial the number.

Updated 07/10/2017: Include updated instructions for the new system.