CID Modifiers
📖 Introduction
CID (Caller ID) Modifiers manipulate caller ID information on incoming or outgoing calls. Use them to add prefixes, remove digits, or completely rewrite caller IDs.
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🎯 Common Use Cases
| Scenario | Modification | |
|---|---|---|
| Add country code | +1 prefix to 10-digit | |
| Strip leading digits | Remove 9 from 91234567890 | |
| Internal formatting | Convert +1555... to 555... | |
| Anonymize outbound | Set specific caller ID |
🖥️ Accessing the Module
Navigation:PBX → Incoming Tools → CID Modifiers
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📝 Form Fields
| Field | Description | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Modifier name | Add +1 Prefix | |
| Description | Purpose notes | US numbers | |
| Direction | Inbound or Outbound | Inbound | |
| Match Pattern | Numbers to modify | ^(\d{10})$ | |
| Replace Pattern | Replacement | +1$1 | |
| Priority | Order of processing | 1 | |
| Enabled | Modifier is active | Yes |
Pattern Examples
| Match | Replace | Before | After | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
^(\d{10})$ | +1$1 | 5551234567 | +15551234567 | |
^9(\d+)$ | $1 | 912345 | 12345 | |
^1(\d{10})$ | $1 | 15551234567 | 5551234567 | |
. | Anonymous | 5551234567 | Anonymous |
🚀 Practical Example
Normalize US Numbers
Incoming calls show different formats. Normalize to +1XXXXXXXXXX:
| Match Pattern | Replace | Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|
^(\d{10})$ | +1$1 | 10-digit to E.164 | |
^1(\d{10})$ | +1$1 | 11-digit (1+10) to E.164 |
💡 Tips
TIP
Test patterns: Use regex testers before applying.WARNING
Order matters: Lower priority numbers run first.---
🔗 Related Modules
- Inbound Routes — Route by CID
- Caller ID Lookup — Get caller name
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