How to add numbers to the call block list in bulk
You can import numbers to your call block list in bulk by following these steps:
- Log into office.ooma.com as an administrator and navigate to the Settings page.
- Click System, then navigate to the Call Blocking tab.
- Click BULK ACTIONS and select Download CSV Template from the dropdown menu.
- Use Numbers or Excel to open the CSV template you downloaded. You can fill in the spreadsheet and save your changes. IMPORTANT: Be sure to save your file as a CSV file using Export (Numbers) or Save As (Excel).
- Return to Ooma Office and choose Import Block List CSV from the BULK ACTIONS menu.
- Choose whether you would like to add to your existing blocked list or overwrite it with the contents of your CSV file. Then, click CHOOSE A FILE to select your CSV file or drag the file from your desktop to the upload window.
- Ooma will validate your CSV and flag any errors. At that point, you can choose to cancel the import and fix any errors within the CSV file before trying again.
- Click Save to finish importing your list of blocked numbers.
A few things to keep in mind while you’re working with Numbers or Excel:
- The column headings must be in the top row, so don’t replace them with anything else.
- You must save your files in in the CSV format. If you are using Numbers application on Mac, use “Export” operation; if you are using Excel, use “Save As” operation.
- You may want to try importing a CSV with just a few blocked numbers to see whether you like the results. If you are happy, you can expand your file to import all your blocked numbers.