ChannelRedirect()

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Redirects given [[term:channel|channel]] to a [[term:dialplan|dialplan]] target

Last reviewed 2026-08-22

ChannelRedirect(channel,priority[,[[term:context|context]],extension])
Dialplan Builder -- build your ChannelRedirect() command
Full arguments reference
  • channel required
  • context
  • extension
  • priority required
Description

Sends the specified channel to the specified extensionA dialplan entry that matches a dialed number or pattern within a context and triggers a sequence of prioritized steps. priority

This application sets the following channel variables upon completion

  • CHANNELREDIRECT_STATUS - Are set to the result of the redirection
    • NOCHANNEL
    • SUCCESS
Arguments
  • channel required
  • context
  • extension
  • priority required
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