Need Help with bulk extension import/update on existing extensions.

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allankon

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Hi,

we're currently using fusionpbx 4.5.13 and would like to know how do a bulk update on the existing extensions

i know that there is extension import function in fusionpbx either by pasting in the Data or upload a csv file.
By pasting the extension values into Data will create new extensions instead of overwriting the existing extensions. i.e. i ended up having 2 identical extensions with the same value by doing that.

I tried uploading CSV within "file to upload" function but it leads to an empty page instead.

i'm new to fusionpbx and would really appreciate if anyone can help with this. o_Oo_O





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Install from terminal
cd /usr/src
git clone https://github.com/fusionpbx/fusionpbx-apps
Move the directory 'bulk_account_settings' into your main FusionPBX directory
mv fusionpbx-apps/bulk_account_settings /var/www/fusionpbx/app
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/fusionpbx/app/bulk_account_settings.

Log into the FusionPBX webpage
Advanced -> Upgrade
Menu Defaults and Permission Defaults.
Log out and back in.


Once it is installed, it will be found under Advanced>Bulk Account Settings
Then You will get a screen to choose type of bulk changes. Devices, Extensions, Users, Voicemails.
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When you make a selection it will create a list of available settings to change and which device/extension/etc to update.
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Choose the setting. For example Emergency Caller ID Number. The screen will then give you an input box for the new information.
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Select which items get the updated setting and press "submit"
Depending on what was changed, it might be necessary to flush cache.


(edited to add install directions since it isn't in repo)
 
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@ad5ou Great tutorial, you have explained this very well.

Just for completeness may I ask why we are not using the Extension Import that is built in to the standard FusionPBX extensions page as per the screenshot posted by @allankon are there problems with that software?
 
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As mentioned, the import tool will create new but struggles with updating existing information. The bulk account setting app is great for making changes to multiple extensions etc.

I use it quite often to update all sorts of options. Bulk reset voicemail passwords, change device sip ports/transport, Outbound or emergency CID etc etc

There is also a “bulk import extensions” app in the extra app repository but isn’t needed in master (4.5j since imports are built in.
 
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ad5ou

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if you didn't update permission defaults when installing it could be normal.,

Check Advanced>Group Manager>superadmin permissions.
 
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ad5ou said:
Install from terminal
cd /usr/src
git clone https://github.com/fusionpbx/fusionpbx-apps
Move the directory 'bulk_account_settings' into your main FusionPBX directory
mv fusionpbx-apps/bulk_account_settings /var/www/fusionpbx/app
chown -R www-data:www-data /var/www/fusionpbx/app/bulk_account_settings.

Log into the FusionPBX webpage
Advanced -> Upgrade
Menu Defaults and Permission Defaults.
Log out and back in.


Once it is installed, it will be found under Advanced>Bulk Account Settings
Then You will get a screen to choose type of bulk changes. Devices, Extensions, Users, Voicemails.
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When you make a selection it will create a list of available settings to change and which device/extension/etc to update.
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Choose the setting. For example Emergency Caller ID Number. The screen will then give you an input box for the new information.
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Select which items get the updated setting and press "submit"
Depending on what was changed, it might be necessary to flush cache.


(edited to add install directions since it isn't in repo)
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hi,
can this be used in version 5.0 ?
 
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