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The greeting is the first impression your callers get when Ring Jenny picks up. A well-crafted greeting sets the right tone, immediately reassures the caller they’ve reached the right place, and makes the interaction feel natural. You can customize everything from the opening words to the agent’s name and overall tone.

What You Can Customize

Opening Greeting Text

Write the exact words Ring Jenny says when it picks up — include your business name and a warm prompt for the caller to get started.

Agent Name

Rename your agent from “Jenny” to any name that fits your brand — “Alex,” “Sarah,” “Max,” or anything you choose.

Tone

Choose between Professional (formal, polished) and Casual (friendly, conversational) to match your brand’s personality.

On-Hold Message

Set a brief message Ring Jenny plays while it looks up information — for example, “Give me just one moment while I check that for you.”

How to Set Up Your Greeting

1

Go to Agent Settings > Greeting

Log in to your Ring Jenny Account, click Agent Settings in the left sidebar, then select Greeting from the submenu.
2

Write Your Opening Greeting

In the Greeting Text field, type the exact phrase you want Ring Jenny to say when it answers. Include your business name and an open-ended prompt so callers know how to proceed.If you’re not sure where to start, use one of the example templates in the section below.
3

Choose Your Tone ( Agent Profile )

Click Agent Profile sub menu Select either **Cheerful, Formal **or Casual using the tone toggle. This setting influences how Ring Jenny phrases responses throughout the entire call — not just the greeting.
4

Set Your Agent Name

In the Agent Name field, replace “Jenny” with the name you’d like Ring Jenny to use. This name will appear in call transcripts and notifications as well.
5

Set Your On-Hold Message (Optional)

In the On-Hold Message field, enter a short phrase for Ring Jenny to say while it retrieves information. Keep it natural — something like “Just one moment, let me look that up for you.”
6

Preview and Test Your Greeting

Click Preview to hear your greeting read back using Ring Jenny’s voice. Adjust the wording if anything sounds off, then click Save.
Greeting changes take effect immediately. Test your new greeting by calling your Ring Jenny forwarding number right after saving — no waiting, no delays.

Example Greetings by Business Type

Use these examples as a starting point and edit them to match your business name and style.
Tone: Professional
“Thank you for calling [Practice Name], this is Jenny. How can I assist you today?”
Clear, calm, and reassuring — ideal for medical offices, law firms, financial advisors, and other professional service providers where trust and formality matter.

Tips for a Great Greeting

Callers want to feel heard quickly. A greeting that runs longer than about 10 seconds can feel like a recording and cause callers to disengage before Ring Jenny even gets to help them. Aim for one sentence — your business name, agent name, and a simple prompt.
Callers should know immediately they’ve reached the right place. Including your business name in the first few words eliminates any confusion and builds caller confidence from the very first second.
Ring Jenny reads your greeting text phonetically. Abbreviations, acronyms, or internal shorthand may be mispronounced. Write out words in full — for example, use “Doctor” instead of “Dr.” and “and” instead of ”&.”
Try both Professional and Casual tones using the preview feature before you decide. What sounds natural in writing doesn’t always translate the way you expect when spoken aloud — listen to both and pick the one that best reflects how your team actually speaks to customers.