How to Export Buyer Call Detail Records (CDRs) from the Portal
Overview
This article provides a step-by-step guide for buyers on how to export Call Detail Records (CDRs) from the NeuTrafiX (NTX) portal. CDRs are detailed logs of inbound and outbound calls that have been processed through the NTX platform. These records contain important information such as call origin (CLI), destination (CLD), duration, and associated costs.
Prerequisites
- You must have an active buyer account with login credentials. (Signup here if you don't have one)
- Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access call logs and export CDRs.
Exporting Buyer CDRs
Follow the steps below to download your Buyer CDRs:
Step 1: Log in to the Portal
1. Open your web browser.
2. Navigate to the portal's login page.
3. Enter your username and password.
4. Click on the ‘Login’ button to access your dashboard.
Step 2: Navigate to Logs
Once you are logged into the portal, locate the ‘Logs’ menu on the dashboard. This section allows you to view various activity logs related to your account.
Step 3: Accessing CDRs
In the ‘Logs’ menu:
1. Click on the ‘CDRs’ option. This will take you to the page where you can view a list of all the calls made and received.
2. The CDRs page will display detailed information for each call, including:
- Buyer: The entity purchasing the call termination service.
- Seller: The entity selling the call termination service.
- Route: The trunk (aka route class) being used.
- CLD: Called Line Identification, or the destination number.
- CLI: Caller Line Identification, or the source number.
- Country: The country of the caller or callee.
- Description: Description of network (e.g. Mobile or Landline)
- Duration: Actual Call duration in seconds.
- Billed Duration: The duration of the call that is billed.
- Amounts: The amount charged to the buyer, earned by the seller, and other financial details.
- Times: Timestamps for when the call was set up, connected, and disconnected.
Step 4: Exporting the CDRs
To export the CDRs:
1. Locate the download icon at the top right corner of the CDRs page. It is typically represented by an arrow pointing downwards towards a horizontal line or a floppy disk icon.
2. Click on the download icon.
3. A pop-up window may appear prompting you to confirm the download or to select a date range for the CDRs you wish to export.
4. Confirm the details and proceed with the download.
5. The CDRs will be downloaded to your computer in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file format, which can be opened with any compatible spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
Post-Download
After downloading, you can use the CSV file for various purposes such as analysis, reporting, or record-keeping. Ensure you store the downloaded file securely, as it contains sensitive call data.
Support
If you encounter any issues or require further assistance, please contact our support team.
Conclusion
Exporting CDRs is a straightforward process that allows buyers to maintain records of their call activities for monitoring, reporting, and reconciliation purposes. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily download the necessary information from the portal.
If you do this on a regular basis you may want to consider using NeuTrafiX API for real-time access to records directly from your application.