# Starting and Stopping CDR

Once started, CDR continues to run until you select Stop CDR. If you reset your system, CDR automatically starts up again. If you stop CDR, it remains stopped until you select "Start CDR" again.

To start CDR:

1. From the Main menu, select (R) Reports and then (A) Call Detail Recorder. Ensure that your configuration and report settings are set as required.

2. Select (B) Start. The system confirms that CDR is started.

3. Select (X) to Exit.

To stop CDR:

1. From the Main menu, select (R) Reports and then (A) Call Detail Recorder. Ensure that your configuration and report settings are set as required. Ensure you are at a good point to stop CDR, such as a low-usage time. When CDR is stopped, it does not log any activity.

2. Select (C) Stop. The system prompts you to confirm. Type stop cdr (all upper-case or all lower-case) to confirm.

3. The system confirms that CDR is stopped.

4. Select (X) to exit.