Frequently asked questions

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RingCentral FAQ

RingCentral RingEX — unified business communications (phone, voicemail, SMS, fax, contacts, Team Messaging) with AI-generated voicemail transcripts on the standard plan. 20 tools, admins get firm-wide visibility via OAuth permission inheritance.

RingCentral Q&A

10 questions
What does the RingCentral connector cover?
RingCentral RingEX exposed to Claude through 20 tools across 7 capability areas: phone, voicemail, SMS, fax, contacts, Team Messaging. Voicemail transcripts from RC's basic voicemail-to-text with RingSense AI fallback.
Can Claude read and post in our internal team chats (Team Messaging / Glip)?
Yes. Direct messages, group chats, and team channels. Reads (list/get/search) plus send_team_message (with confirm-before-firing). Needs the Glip scope on your OAuth app.
If I'm a RingCentral admin, can Claude see other users' calls/voicemails/SMS?
Yes. The connector inherits RC permissions — admins see firm-wide, non-admins see only their own data. RC enforces server-side per request.
Why are AI transcripts working for some users but not others?
Per-user opt-in setting. Each user must open Settings → AI in RC and enable 'Automatic call notes'. Only future recordings transcribe — historical ones don't backfill.
Do I need RingSense AI / a premium RingEX plan?
No, not for core workflows. RC's basic voicemail-to-text is included on most plans. RingSense AI (~$25–40/seat/mo) gets significantly better quality if you subscribe.
Will Claude send a text or fax without asking me?
No. send_sms and send_fax always confirm before firing — billed against your RC quota, never auto-sent.
Can Claude view image attachments on SMS (MMS) messages?
Not yet. MMS is flagged but the connector doesn't fetch image content. Use the RC app to view; a dedicated MMS-download tool is Phase 2.
Where are my RingCentral credentials stored?
AES-256-GCM encrypted at rest in Postgres; master key in Azure Key Vault; AAD bound to your user ID. Plaintext exists only briefly in memory. Disconnect wipes the row immediately.
How do I add the connector for my firm — what does my admin need to do?
Your RC admin creates a Private OAuth app in their RC dev console (~10 min), sets the redirect URI, and shares client_id + client_secret securely. ISV partner status (Phase 3) makes this single-click for future customers.
What happens to my RingCentral data if I disconnect?
We retain no RC data beyond the encrypted token. Calls, voicemails, SMS, transcripts are read on demand and discarded. Disconnect wipes the token immediately; your RC account is untouched.

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