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Configure call transcription

Choose off, live or post-call transcription and verify the result.

Reviewed September 23, 2026

Set the default

Go to https://app.message.com/settings/phones/call-handling and review Default transcription. Live streams transcript text during a call; Post-call processes it after the call ends. Individual call routes or extensions may override company defaults.

Review the call

Open the call in Inbox and check its transcript and available recording. Post-call processing takes time and depends on the recorded audio and transcription service; there is no fixed completion or accuracy guarantee.

Check retention and accuracy

Recording and transcript retention are separate settings at https://app.message.com/settings/phones/general. Review names, order numbers and amounts against the audio before acting on them. If processing fails, provide support with the call ID and time.

Keep going

Put the next step into practice, or ask us about your setup.