Frequently Asked Questions
Lead Assist & API Access
I signed up for an Exotel Account but can't use Lead Assist GreenVN APIs. What am I missing?
Lead Assist is an account-level feature that must be enabled on request. Contact your account manager or write to hello@exotel.com. Note that Lead Assist API credentials are different from your default API credentials.
How can I get the call metadata for a call between two parties?
You have two options:
- Events Callbacks (Push) — Configure a webhook endpoint to receive real-time call data
- GET Call API (Pull) — Use the CallSID to pull call details
What is the default maximum allocation duration?
At the service level, the default maximum allocation duration is 170 days. Account-level configurations allow customization from as low as 5 minutes up to 170 days.
What parameters can be updated for an active allocation?
You can update: A-party and B-party numbers, PINs, usage settings, and GreenVN allocations.
Do we have to pay for Virtual Numbers used in Lead Assist?
For the Lead Assist GreenVN solution, there are no charges for virtual numbers associated with your account pool. Other virtual numbers may incur monthly rental fees.
Zoho Integration
Can I integrate two Exotel accounts with Zoho CRM/Bigin or Zoho Desk?
No. The integration follows a one-to-one mapping — only one Exotel account can be integrated per Zoho instance.
Can I integrate both Zoho CRM/Bigin and Zoho Desk with Exotel?
Yes, both platforms can be integrated simultaneously with the same Exotel account.
My inbound call and missed call details are not updating in Zoho.
Verify that account names have no blank spaces in Steps 8 and 11 of the integration setup.
I'm not getting the pop-up for inbound calls in Zoho Integration.
Confirm that user phone numbers match across both platforms and verify Step 7 configuration accuracy.
I'm unable to make outbound calls in Zoho Integration.
Check the following:
- Click-to-call is enabled
- User phone numbers match across platforms
- KYC is complete
- Account credits are available