Conference security code (*31)

This feature adds another level of security as an option to any conference. Once activated, this feature will ask a moderator to enter a conference specific security pass code at the start of each conference that must then be entered by all participants to access the conference. The moderator can choose to use (or not use) this feature on each conference.

• The conference security code offers an elevated level of security; since only the moderator knows the code.
• The moderator control (*31) allows the moderator to toggle this feature On or Off at the moderator's convenience.

To activate conference security code:

1. The moderator must join the conference using the moderator pass code.
2. Press *31 to activate the conference security code.
3. The moderator hears the following prompt. "The conference security code option is now enabled. Please enter the conference security code followed by the hash key (#). Or press (*) to start the conference without a code".
4. The conference security code is not "pre-set" and is determined by the moderator. If the moderator enters a conference security pass code and presses "#", a prompt will repeat the pass code and ask the moderator "If this is correct, press * to join your conference or enter a new conference security code followed by the hash key (#). Pressing (*) will activate the pass code and place the moderator into the conference. The code may include 1-10 numbers.
5. All participants will be placed on hold until the moderator enters the conference. They will then enter the same conference security code as the moderator, or will automatically enter the conference if the moderator has pressed (*) and elected not to select a conference security pass code.
6. To disable this feature, press *31 once more.
7. To set another security pass code, press *31 to re-activate.

Important things to remember when using *31:

• If the moderator plans on using this feature he or she will need to inform all participants of the conference security pass code before the start of the conference. SaveOnConferences support will be unable to supply this code to participants.
• Once *31 has been activated, each time the moderator hosts a reservationless conferencing call he or she will be prompted to enter a security pass code for the conference, or press * to immediately enter the conference.
• For first time use, it is suggested the moderator dial in early to his or her conference to activate the *31 conference security code.
• Only participants with the conference security code will be able to enter the conference.
• The moderator can choose to turn this feature off at any time by pressing *31. If turned off during a conference, new participants will not be prompted for the security code and will be able to automatically enter the conference.